riposted

[ri-pohst]

riposted Definition

• 1. to make a quick, clever reply to something that someone has said
• 2. to return an attack with a counterattack

Using riposted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "riposted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She riposted with a witty comment.

• Example

  He riposted with a swift sword strike.

• Example

  The politician riposted the criticism with a strong argument.

riposted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for riposted

• retort
• counter
• rebut
• rejoinder

Phrases with riposted

• parry and riposte

  a fencing technique involving deflecting an opponent's attack and immediately responding with a counterattack

  Example

  The fencer executed a perfect parry and riposte, scoring a point against his opponent.

• riposte courte

  a short, quick counterattack in fencing

  Example

  The fencer used a riposte courte to score a point against his opponent.

• riposte en prime

  a counterattack in fencing that follows a parry of the opponent's blade

  Example

  The fencer used a riposte en prime to score a point against his opponent.

Origins of riposted

from French 'riposter', meaning 'to retort'

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Summary: riposted in Brief

'Riposted' [ri-pohst] means to quickly and cleverly reply to something someone has said or to return an attack with a counterattack. It is often used in fencing contexts, such as 'parry and riposte,' 'riposte courte,' and 'riposte en prime.' 'Riposted' can be formal, like 'The politician riposted the criticism with a strong argument,' or informal, like 'She riposted with a snappy comeback.'