riposte Definition
- 1a quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism
- 2a quick and skillful response to an attack in fencing
Using riposte: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "riposte" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She delivered a sharp riposte to his insult.
Example
The fencer's riposte was too quick for his opponent.
Example
His riposte was both witty and cutting.
riposte Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with riposte
a fencing technique involving deflecting an opponent's attack and then immediately responding with a counterattack
Example
The fencer used a parry and riposte to score the winning point.
riposte courte
a short, quick riposte in fencing
Example
The fencer's riposte courte caught his opponent off guard.
a riposte made by extending the arm and hitting the opponent's blade before attacking
Example
The fencer executed a riposte en prime to score the final point.
Origins of riposte
from French 'riposter', meaning 'to retort'
Summary: riposte in Brief
A 'riposte' [riːˈpɒst] is a quick and clever response to an insult or criticism, or a quick and skillful counterattack in fencing. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'She delivered a sharp riposte to his insult.' or 'The fencer's riposte was too quick for his opponent.' 'Riposte' also has specific fencing phrases like 'parry and riposte,' which involves deflecting an opponent's attack and responding with a counterattack.
