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Riposte
Meaning
Noun
●
In Fencing:
A
thrust
given
in return
after
parrying
an attack.
●
A
counter-attack
in any
combat
or any sport
●
A
quick
and usually
witty
response
to a taunt.
●
An
answer
or
reply
,
rapidly
uttered
, in
response
to a
question
or problem.
Verb
●
In Fencing:
To
attempt
to
hit
an
opponent
after
parrying
an attack.
●
To
respond
quickly
;
particularly
if the
response
is humorous.
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