Riposte Definition
rĭ-pōst
riposted, ripostes, riposting
noun
ripostes
A sharp, swift thrust made after parrying an opponent's lunge.
Webster's New World
A sharp, swift response or retort.
Webster's New World
An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.
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verb
riposted, ripostes, riposting
To make a riposte.
Webster's New World
To retort quickly.
American Heritage
(fencing) To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
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Other Word Forms of Riposte
Noun
Singular:
riposte
Plural:
ripostesOrigin of Riposte
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French alteration of obsolete risposte from Italian risposta answer from feminine past participle of rispondere to answer from Latin respondēre respond
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere, "to respond".
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