riposte

Meaning

Noun

1. A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
2. (broadly) A counter-attack in any combat or any sport.
3. (figuratively) A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
4. 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.

Synonyms

retort

return

rejoinder

rejoin

comeback

counter

answer

backlash

come back

repay

replication

ripost

passing

pitch

quip

recrimination

counterpunch

counterblow

throw

toss

reply

respond

response

counteraction

retortion

cast

whitelash

roll

shot

shy

strike back

flip

parry

pass

Translations

resposta

riposte

hamle

👊

retour

αντιξιφισμός

karşılık

ανταποδίδω κτύπημα

Gegenschlag

Beantwortung

εύστοχη απάντηση

εύστοχος απάντηση

rentrer

réponse

ετοιμότητα

Erwiderung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈpəʊst/

Etymology

From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere (“to respond”).