Synonyms of ripostes

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noun

plural of riposte

as in retorts

a quick witty response

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retorts
• repartees
• insults
• comebacks
• witticisms
• wisecracks
• quips
• zingers
• sallies
• squelches
• put-downs
• cuts
• back talks
• cracks

ripostes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of riposte

as in replies

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 & Similar Words

• replies
• responds
• answers
• retorts
• reacts
• comments
• remarks
• returns
• comes back
• rejoins
• counters
• explains
• acknowledges
• corresponds
• communicates
• fields
• defends
• denies
• rebuts
• refutes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asks
• inquires
• questions
• pumps
• challenges
• quizzes
• examines
• interrogates
• queries
• surveys
• cross-examines
• grills
• polls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ripostes

Noun

Binface never breaks character and delivers snarky ripostes when challenged to lift the lid. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

The exchanges have included headline-making ripostes from Christian Pulisic and his entourage. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025