riposte

noun

1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Similar word(s): comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return

Definition categories: communication, reply, response

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

Definition categories: act, counterattack, countermove

verb

1. make a return thrust

- his opponent riposted

Definition categories: motion, hurl, hurtle, lunge, thrust

2. answer back

Similar word(s): rejoin, repay, retort, return

Definition categories: communication, answer, reply, respond