RIPOSTE

Riposte

In fencing, the riposte is an offensive action with the intent of hitting one's opponent, made by the fencer who has just parried an attack.

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riposte

Noun

  1. a thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
  2. a quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
  3. an answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

Verb

  1. to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
  2. to respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.


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