RIPOSTE

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

• (noun) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

  "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

  synonyms : comeback , counter , rejoinder , replication , retort , return
  
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  Look at the man, whose comment brought a sharp retort from the lady!

• (verb) answer back

  synonyms : come back , rejoin , repay , retort , return

• (verb) make a return thrust

  "his opponent riposted"

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