RIPOSTE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ri-ˈpōst

Definition of riposte

as in retort

a quick witty response he's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult

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verb

as in to respond

to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction at cocktail parties she could riposte with lightning speed to even the most unexpected quip

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Recent Examples of riposte

Noun

Inside, the house reads less as a monument to excess than a deft riposte to the cold minimalism of decades past. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, Carr posted a riposte to a commenter on X who took aim at the FCC chief. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

Verb

Some enemy attacks can only be dodged, while parrying others gives you the opportunity to riposte. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for riposte

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Noun

Her son is a carbon copy of his dad — looks like him and acts like him, particularly with his funny comments, comebacks and retorts.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026
Our minds generate sharp retorts or zingers that would eviscerate or humiliate them.

— Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of retort

Verb

The government did not respond to further questions sent in October for this article.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Massie had aggravated Trump by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and opposing the Iran war, and the president responded by successfully backing Gallrein in the party’s primary.

— Michelle S. Price, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of respond

Verb

For example, a user could reply to an iPhone text message by typing on an onscreen keyboard or using their voice to dictate a reply.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
The Federal Trade Commission warns that even replying to an unexpected text can confirm that a scammer has reached a working telephone number.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of reply

Verb

The Pentagon has not answered questions from The Associated Press about the restrictions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Kansas’ junior Republican senator spent roughly 30 minutes answering questions from a Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce moderator.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

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