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Riposte (Noun)

(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The fencer's quick riposte caught her opponent off guard and earned her a crucial point.
After parrying the lunge, he launched a swift riposte that sent his opponent stumbling backward.
The riposte was perfectly timed, allowing the fencer to take advantage of her opponent's momentary loss of balance.
With a flick of her wrist, she executed a precise riposte that left her opponent reeling.
The crowd gasped as the fencer's riposte landed with precision, scoring a decisive hit.

A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Her sarcastic riposte to his cheesy pickup line left him speechless.
The comedian's witty riposte to the heckler in the audience earned a standing ovation.
The politician's poorly timed remark about taxes was met with a scathing riposte from the opposition leader.
After a decade of bad jokes, his colleagues were always ready with a sharp riposte whenever he tried to tell a story.
Her friend's joke about her hairdo brought a playful riposte from her, referencing her friend's outdated wardrobe.