Associations to the word «Riposte»

RIPOSTE, noun. (fencing) a thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

RIPOSTE, noun. A counter-attack in any combat or any sport

RIPOSTE, noun. A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort

RIPOSTE, noun. An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

RIPOSTE, verb. (fencing) to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.

RIPOSTE, verb. To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

RIPOSTE, noun. A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher".

RIPOSTE, noun. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge.

RIPOSTE, verb. Make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted".

RIPOSTE, verb. Answer back.