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riposte

noun

/rɪˈpoʊst/

Meaning

a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult

Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.

retort, comeback, reply, rejoinder, counter

silence, surrender

clever riposte, witty riposte, verbal riposte, quick riposte

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.

the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status

The action or fact of forming a united whole.

great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction

a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for life