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riposte

The correct spelling is riposte.

How to pronounce riposte

noun

IPA: /ɹɪˈpəʊst/

Say it like: Rip-ost-e

The correct spelling is riposte. A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
  2. 2.A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
  3. 3.A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
  4. 4.An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

verb

  1. 1.To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
  2. 2.To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

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