Riposte Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Riposte

Meaning 1 : answer back

    Synonyms : come back,  rejoin,  repay,  retort,  return
Meaning 2 : a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    Synonyms : comeback,  counter,  rejoinder,  replication,  retort,  return
Meaning 3 : (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

Meaning 4 : make a return thrust

    Example : his opponent riposted