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riposte
/ɹɪˈpoʊst/ · 7 letters · 7 distinct letters
- noun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
- noun
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
- verb
make a return thrust
his opponent riposted
- verb
answer back