riposte

[US]/rɪ'pɒst/
[UK]/rɪ'post/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a quick, clever reply or action in response to an attack or criticism

vi. to make a quick, clever reply or response to an attack or criticism
Word Forms
Pluralripostes
Past Participleriposted
Third Person Singularriposts
Present Participleriposting
Past Tenseriposted

Phrases & Collocations

quick riposte

parry and riposte

Example Sentences

to allow the army to deliver an early riposte to the enemy.

She delivered a sharp riposte to his criticism.

His quick riposte caught everyone by surprise.

The politician's witty riposte silenced his critics.

She always has a clever riposte ready in any argument.

The comedian's riposte to the heckler was hilarious.

He is known for his sharp ripostes in debates.

The professor's riposte to the student's question was enlightening.

Her riposte to the interviewer's tricky question was impressive.

The author's riposte to the critics was both eloquent and convincing.

He always has a clever riposte ready in any argument.

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