riposte

/ɹɪpˈoʊst/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
   “it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
2. (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

verb

1. make a return thrust
   “his opponent riposted”
2. answer back

Synonyms for riposte

• rejoinder
• retort
• return
• replication
• comeback
• counter
• come back
• repay
• rejoin

Words that rhyme with riposte

• post
• host
• ghost
• toast
• coast
• foremost
• most
• roast
• utmost
• boast
• outpost
• uppermost
• engrossed
• guidepost
• innermost
• signpost
• almost
• goalpost
• lamppost
• northernmost
• outermost
• seacoast
• southernmost
• sternpost
• westernmost
• amerihost
• anteriormost
• bundespost
• cohost
• coste