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riposte

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1. n. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) Source: wordnet
2. n. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge Source: wordnet
3. v. make a return thrust Source: wordnet
4. v. answer back Source: wordnet
5. n:100 n. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge v. make a return thrust Source: ecdict

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counterattack fencing immediately lunge opponents parrying return successfully thrust answer back critical question quick remark reply witty

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ripost riposted ripostes riposting

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