riposte
9 points
English
7 letters
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Definitions
noun
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
verb
answer back
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹɪpˈoʊst/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural ripostes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)