riposte

• Substantiv, das eine schnelle, scharfe oder geistreiche Erwiderung im Gespräch bezeichnet oder einen Gegenangriff beim Fechten nach einem erfolgreich abgewehrten Ausfall des Gegners.

A noun referring to a quick, sharp, or witty reply in conversation, or a counterattack in fencing made after successfully parrying an opponent's lunge.

1. Quick witty replyC1formal

   A swift, clever, and often critical response to a comment or question.

   Schlagfertige Erwiderung

   • Her sharp riposte silenced the entire room.
   • He delivered a perfect riposte to the critic's accusation.
   • The politician's riposte was both witty and devastating.

   Synonymeanswercomebackquiprejoinderreparteereplyretortsallywisecrack

2. Fencing counterattackC1formalsport

   In fencing, an attack made immediately after successfully blocking the opponent's lunge.

   Konterangriff im Fechten

   • The fencer executed a flawless riposte to win the point.
   • His quick riposte caught his opponent off guard.
   • She practiced the riposte drill for hours before the competition.

   Synonymecounterattackreplyreturn

• Verb, das bedeutet, schnell, geistreich oder scharf zu antworten, besonders in einem Gespräch oder einer Debatte.

A verb meaning to make a quick, witty, or sharp reply, especially in a conversation or debate.

1. Make a quick, witty replyC1formal

   To respond quickly and cleverly, especially to a criticism or insult.

   Schlagfertig kontern

   • She riposted with a sharp comment about his hypocrisy.
   • He riposted instantly, leaving his opponent speechless.
   • The politician riposted to the accusation with a clever analogy.

   Synonymecounterquiprejoinretort

2. Make a return thrust in fencingC2formal

   To make a quick thrust after parrying an opponent's lunge.

   Einen Gegenstoß ausführen

   • The fencer riposted perfectly, scoring a point.
   • He riposted with a swift, precise movement.
   • She riposted before her opponent could recover.