Riposte has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
2
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
3
a thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
Verb
1
make a return thrust
"his opponent riposted"
3
to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
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