What does riposte mean in English? Meaning of riposte definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "riposte": a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Noun
Meaning: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)Example: it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacherSynonyms: comeback
counter
rejoinder
replication
retort
return
riposteHyponyms: back talk
backtalk
lip
mouth
sass
sassingHypernyms: reply
responsePronunciation in US: /rɪˈpoʊst/
Pronunciation in UK: /rɪˈpəʊst/
Meaning of "riposte": make a return thrust
Verb
Meaning: make a return thrustExample: his opponent ripostedSynonyms: riposteHypernyms: hurl
hurtle
lunge
thrustPronunciation in US: /rɪˈpoʊst/
Pronunciation in UK: /rɪˈpəʊst/
Meaning of "riposte": (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
Noun
Meaning: (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lungeSynonyms: riposteHypernyms: counterattack
countermovePronunciation in US: /rɪˈpoʊst/
Pronunciation in UK: /rɪˈpəʊst/
Meaning of "riposte": answer back
Verb
Meaning: answer backSynonyms: come back
rejoin
repay
retort
return
riposteHypernyms: answer
reply
respondPronunciation in US: /rɪˈpoʊst/
Pronunciation in UK: /rɪˈpəʊst/
Adjective: (fencing) a thrust given in return after parrying an attack.a counter-attack in any combat or any sport 2012 September 7, Dominic Fifield, “England start World Cup campaign with five-goal romp against Moldova”, The Guardian: Some context is required. Moldova were weak at the back and blunt up front, and have failed to score in six matches stretching back to last October, with only hints at English complacency offering them glimpses of summoning a riposte.2012 September 7, Dominic Fifield, “England start World Cup campaign with five-goal romp against Moldova”, The Guardian: Some context is required. Moldova were weak at the back and blunt up front, and have failed to score in six matches stretching back to last October, with only hints at English complacency offering them glimpses of summoning a riposte.a quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retortan answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problemSynonyms:
maneuver, repartee, return, retort, thrust, reply,
Antonyms:
request, question,
