1. (noun) rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Synonyms: sound reflection, counter, echo, rejoinder, income tax return, reproduction, return, takings, payoff, regaining, sideboard, take, tabulator, parry, buffet, comeback, retort, riposte, tax return, reverberation, reappearance, counterpunch, recurrence, return key, coming back, replication, yield, getting even, restoration, issue, replica, paying back, restitution, heel counter, proceeds, homecoming
2. (verb) riposte
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
Synonyms: retort, replication, comeback, return, counter, rejoinder
3. (verb) riposte
make a return thrust
Synonyms: retort, rejoin, come back, return, repay
4. (verb) retort, come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin
answer back
Synonyms: recall, take back, devolve, bring back, pay back, riposte, deliver, retrovert, regress, revert, fall, refund, give, retort, reward, generate, return, reelect, pass, yield, hark back, come back, repay, render, requite, rejoin, give back, turn back
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