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Riposte (Verb)

Answer back.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She managed to riposte his sarcastic remark with a witty comeback of her own.
The comedian quickly riposted to the heckler's insult with a sharp joke.
Her quick wit allowed her to riposte his arguments with ease and conviction.
The politician struggled to riposte to the journalist's tough questions during the interview.
He was known for his clever ability to riposte to any insult or criticism he received.

Make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The quick fencer riposted with a clever counterattack that left her opponent reeling.
In the verbal sparring match, he riposted with a witty remark that left his opponent stunned.
As the debate turned heated, she riposted with a sharp retort that caught her opponent off guard.
The boxer riposted with a swift combination of punches that left his opponent dazed and confused.
After being criticized, he riposted with a scathing rebuttal that left his detractors speechless.