riposte
A counterattack either literally (in fencing, after parrying a lunge attack, or figuratively (in conversation, after an insult)
1) Ian scored a point by riposting to Andy's shoulder.
2) He riposted when they said 'civil unions are just as good as marriages' by quoting the Massachussets Supreme Court.
2) He riposted when they said 'civil unions are just as good as marriages' by quoting the Massachussets Supreme Court.
riposte by Zach Sullens October 2, 2007
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