riposte
6 synonyms for riposte, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A quick strike made back at an opponent right after blocking their attack.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere ("to respond").
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