RIPOSTE


Meaning of RIPOSTE in English

[ri.poste] n [F, modif. of It risposta, lit., answer, fr. rispondere to respond, fr. L respondere] (1707) 1: a fencer's quick return thrust following a parry

2: a retaliatory verbal sally: retort

3: a retaliatory maneuver or measure -- riposte vb

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