RIPOSTE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ri-ˈpōst

Definition of riposte

as in retort

a quick witty response he's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult

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verb

as in to respond

to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction at cocktail parties she could riposte with lightning speed to even the most unexpected quip

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Noun

Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, Carr posted a riposte to a commenter on X who took aim at the FCC chief. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 The riposte sealed his break with Surrealist affiliation. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026

Verb

Some enemy attacks can only be dodged, while parrying others gives you the opportunity to riposte. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for riposte

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Noun

Our minds generate sharp retorts or zingers that would eviscerate or humiliate them.

— Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
She’s gone well over her allotted time, and Wagoner starts singing his planned retort.

— Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of retort

Verb

The Arsenal manager was talking about the way his team responded to going a goal behind inside two minutes on Sunday, and the wave after wave of attacks that produced a sense of inevitability that the champions would turn this game around.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
According to XPeng, onboard inference is designed to reduce latency, allowing IRON to process information and respond to its environment more quickly while also keeping operational data on the robot.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of respond

Verb

An attorney who represents David Burke and his mother Colleen Burke did not immediately reply to ABC News’ request for comment.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
Please report eligible rushers (minimum 250 yards), passers (400 yards) and receivers (200 yards) by replying to this email or clicking here.

— AJC Sports, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of reply

Verb

Smith answered Saturday against Ball State, catching eight passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns — all before halftime — and striking the pose after his second score.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
North Side appeared ready to answer the Eagles’ early lead when the Steers reached the end zone later in the first quarter.

— Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

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