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ripostnoun
A thrust given in return after parrying a lunge.
ripostnoun
A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
ripostnoun
An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.
Etymology: From riposte, taken from riposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere.
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ripost
In fencing, a riposte (French for "retort") is an offensive action with the intent of hitting one's opponent made by the fencer who has just parried an attack. In military usage, a riposte is the strategic device of hitting a vulnerable point of the enemy, thereby forcing them to abandon their own attack.In everyday language, a riposte is synonymous with a retort and describes a quick and witty reply to an argument or an insult.
Webster Dictionary
Ripostnoun
in fencing, a return thrust after a parry
Ripostnoun
a quick and sharp refort; a repartee
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tripos
triops
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ripost in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ripost in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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