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riposted Definition


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riposte
noun
    1. A quick sharp reply; a retort.
      Thesaurus: response, answer, reply, comeback, retort, rejoinder, repartee, sally.
    2. fencing.
      A quick return thrust after a parry.
verb
    intr
    riposted, riposting
    1. To answer with a riposte.
      Thesaurus: respond, return, reciprocate, reply, rejoin, quip.
Etymology: 18c: French, from Italian risposta, from rispondere to respond.



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