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Rareripostes
The correct spelling is ripostes.
How to pronounce ripostes
noun
Say it like: Rip-ost-es
The correct spelling is ripostes. A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
- 2.A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
- 3.A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
- 4.An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem
verb
- 1.To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
- 2.To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.
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