noun
riposte
Riposte (noun) means a quick strike made back at an opponent right after blocking their attack.
noun
1
A quick strike made back at an opponent right after blocking their attack.
2
A fast response attack made against an opponent in a fight or a sport.
"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."
— Dominic Fifield, England start World Cup campaign with five-goal romp against Moldova (2012)
3
A sharp, clever reply made to an insult.
"Watson’s letter was a riposte to the accusation made on Tuesday by Corbyn’s campaign that he was “peddling conspiracy theories” after he said in a Guardian interview that Labour was at risk from “Trotskyist entryists”."
— Heather Stewart, Tom Watson sends Corbyn 'proof of Trotskyist Labour infiltration' (2016)
4
A fast spoken answer given to a question or a problem.
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Etymology
Comes from French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere ("to respond").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of riposte?
"riposte" (noun) means a quick strike made back at an opponent right after blocking their attack.
What is another word for riposte?
Other words for "riposte" include comeback, retort, counter, return, rejoinder, replication.
What are the different meanings of riposte?
"riposte" has 3 main meanings: 1. A quick strike made back at an opponent right after blocking their attack; 2. A fast response attack made against an opponent in a fight or a sport; 3. A sharp, clever reply made to an insult.
