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ri·poste
 riposte
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- pronunciation:
- rih
past
[or]
rih
post
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a quick return thrust in fencing, made after parrying a lunge by one's opponent.
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| definition 2: |
a sharp response, usu. spoken; retort.
At the press conference, the celebrity fended off accusations with clever ripostes.- similar words:
- retort
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| related words: |
answer |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
ripostes, riposting, riposted |
| definition 1: |
to make a riposte in fencing.
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| definition 2: |
to give a quick response; retort.
- similar words:
- retort
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| related words: |
answer, reply, snap, thrust |
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