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riposted

verb , past tense of riposte

Synonyms and Antonyms of riposted

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

Synonyms of riposted

answered, came back, rejoined, replied, responded, retorted, returned

Words Related to riposted

acknowledged, commented, communicated, corresponded, reacted, remarked

countered, defended, denied, explained, fielded, rebutted, refuted

Near Antonyms of riposted

challenged, cross-examined, examined, grilled, interrogated, pumped, quizzed

polled, queried, surveyed

Antonyms of riposted

asked, inquired, questioned

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