riposte
or ri·post
[ ri-pohst ]
/ rɪˈpoʊst /
noun
a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult.
Fencing.
a quick thrust given after parrying a lunge.
verb (used without object), ri·post·ed, ri·post·ing.
to make a riposte.
to reply or retaliate.
Origin of riposte
1700–10; < French, variant of
risposte prompt answer < Italian
risposta, noun use of feminine past participle of
rispondere to answer < Vulgar Latin
*respondere for Latin
respondēre; see
respond
Words nearby riposte
Example sentences from the Web for ripost
But Lancers are usually no match against other cavalry, who can parry and ripost before the lance can resume the guard.
With an effort Johann recovered his blade and stood ready for the ripost; but the wound was more than enough.
Joan of the Sword Hand |S(amuel) R(utherford) Crockett
British Dictionary definitions for ripost
riposte
ripost
/ (rɪˈpɒst, rɪˈpəʊst) /
noun
a swift sharp reply in speech or action
fencing
a counterattack made immediately after a successful parry
verb
(intr)
to make a riposte
Word Origin for riposte
C18: from French, from Italian
risposta, from
rispondere to reply,
respond