Words Like RIPOSTE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to RIPOSTE.

18 Alternative Words Similar to riposte

1 Rejoinder Noun      Synonym Words Like Rejoinder
2 Retort Noun      Synonym Words Like Retort
3 Return Noun      Synonym Words Like Return
4 Replication Noun      Synonym Words Like Replication
5 Comeback Noun      Synonym Words Like Comeback
6 Counter Noun      Synonym Words Like Counter
7 Reply Noun      Synonym Words Like Reply
8 Response Noun      Synonym Words Like Response
9 Repay Verb      Synonym Words Like Repay
10 Rejoin Verb      Synonym Words Like Rejoin
11 Answer Verb      Synonym Words Like Answer
12 Respond Verb      Synonym Words Like Respond
13 Thrust Verb      Synonym Words Like Thrust
14 Sass Noun      Hyponym Words Like Sass
15 Sassing Noun      Hyponym Words Like Sassing
16 Lip Noun      Hyponym Words Like Lip
17 Mouth Noun      Hyponym Words Like Mouth
18 Backtalk Noun      Hyponym Words Like Backtalk

10 definitions of riposte

1 answer back
2 (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
3 make a return thrust
4 a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
5 Sports A quick thrust given after parrying an opponent's lunge in fencing.
6 A retaliatory action, maneuver, or retort.
7 To make a return thrust.
8 To retort quickly.
9 In fencing, a quick, short thrust by a swordsman after parrying a lunge from his opponent: usually given without moving from the spot, before the opponent has time to recover his position or guard.
10 Hence A quick, smart reply; a repartee.
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