RiposteWordNet Explorer
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noun
an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
noun
the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules)
noun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
noun
the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
noun
an impudent or insolent rejoinder
verb
answer back
verb
react verbally
verb
make a thrusting forward movement