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Riposte — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • riposte noun A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

Senses

Riposte is used for these senses in English:

  • riposte (fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

riposte — full definition

  1. noun A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
  2. noun A counter-attack in any combat or any sport.
  3. noun A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
  4. noun An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.
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