Dictionary Check: riposte
"riposte" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
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Words with Friends
10
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Definition
noun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example:
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
noun
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
verb
make a return thrust
Example:
"his opponent riposted"
verb
answer back
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