riposte

/rɪpˈoʊst/

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Noun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
Noun
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
Verb
make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted"
Verb
answer back
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