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riposted

[ri-pohst]

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.

  • 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

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.

  • 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.'