Riposte
Pronunciation: /rɪˈpoʊst/
Riposte (noun)
- a fast and clever answer to a comment or criticism
- a quick return attack in fencing after blocking an opponent's move
Examples
- Her riposte silenced the room.
- He delivered a witty riposte.
Common collocations: witty riposte, sharp riposte, perfect riposte, timed riposte, riposte quickly
Riposte (verb)
- to give a fast and clever response to a comment or criticism
- to make a quick return attack in fencing after blocking an opponent's move
Examples
- She riposted with a clever remark.
- He riposted before anyone could react.