riposte
riposte · ripostes · riposted · riposting
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To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attackTo attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
UK/ɹɪˈpəʊst/US/ɹɪˈpoʊst/
Meaning
2 sensesTo attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.
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More definitions
- make a return thrust
- answer back
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
to respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous:
Origin
From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere (“toFrom French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere (“to respond”).
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Forms
ripostes, riposting, riposted, ripostedSynonyms
5 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle