English to English noun
1 |
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) | | Example: it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
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2 |
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge | | source: wordnet30 verb
3 |
make a return thrust | | Example: his opponent riposted
source: wordnet30
4 |
answer back | | source: wordnet30
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