riposte

Meanings

• Noun

  A quick and clever response, especially one made to counter an attack or criticism.

  - "His riposte to her insult left the room in stunned silence."
  - "The debater delivered a brilliant riposte that silenced his opponent."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with riposte
poste , coat , moat , fate

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Variants

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riposte , riposted , ripostes , riposting

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Etymology

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From Old French riposte, from reposter 'answer, reply', from re- 'back' + poster 'put, place'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'riposte' is derived from Old French and was first used in English during the late 15th century.

2. In literature, the term 'riposte' is often used to describe a clever or witty response in a verbal exchange.

3. In fencing, a riposte is a counterattack made immediately after parrying an opponent's attack.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parry: A defensive maneuver used in fencing to block an opponent's attack.

2. Counterattack: An offensive maneuver used in response to an attack by an opponent.

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Culture

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The term 'riposte' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of fencing and verbal exchanges. In fencing, a riposte is a counterattack made immediately after parrying an opponent's attack.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Riposte: Rapid, Intelligent, Pithy, One-liner, Swift, Effective, Tactical' to memorize the meaning.

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