💬riposte

noun
/rɪˈpoʊst/

Meaning

a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult

Example Sentences

Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.

Synonyms

retort, comeback, reply, rejoinder, counter

Antonyms

silence, surrender

Collocations

clever riposte, witty riposte, verbal riposte, quick riposte

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