Overview of noun riposte

The noun riposte has 2 senses

• rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter -- (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher")


• riposte -- ((fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge)

Overview of verb riposte

The verb riposte has 2 senses

• riposte -- (make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted")


• retort, come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin -- (answer back)