Definitions
- A response to a question or statement in a conversation. - A reply to an argument or criticism. - A quick and witty response to a comment or joke.
- A quick and witty response to a comment or joke. - A sharp and effective counter-attack in a debate or argument. - A swift and skillful fencing move to score a point against an opponent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a response or reply.
- 2Both words can be used in a conversation or debate.
- 3Both words imply a quick and clever comeback.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a verbal or physical action.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Rejoinder is more commonly used in everyday language, while riposte is more often used in specific contexts such as fencing or formal debates.
- 2Connotation: Rejoinder has a neutral connotation, while riposte can have a slightly aggressive or confrontational connotation.
- 3Physicality: Rejoinder is primarily used for verbal responses, while riposte can also refer to a physical action in fencing.
- 4Effectiveness: Riposte implies a more effective or successful response than rejoinder.
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Remember this!
Rejoinder and riposte are synonyms that both refer to a response or reply, usually quick and clever. However, rejoinder is more commonly used in everyday language and has a neutral connotation, while riposte is more often used in specific contexts such as fencing or formal debates and can have a slightly aggressive or confrontational connotation.
