riposted Definition
- 1to make a quick, clever reply to something that someone has said
- 2to 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.
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He riposted with a swift sword strike.
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The politician riposted the criticism with a strong argument.
riposted Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with riposted
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.
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The fencer used a riposte en prime to score a point against his opponent.
Origins of riposted
from French 'riposter', meaning 'to retort'
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.'
