riposte
/ɹɪˈpəʊst/
Dictionary
noun
- A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
- A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
- A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
- An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem
verb
- To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
- To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.
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