Thesaurus / riposted
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synonyms for riposted
- rebut
- counter
- crack
- rejoin
- repay
- reply
- requite
- respond
- retaliate
- return
- riposte
- sass
- squelch
- top
- answer back
- come back at
- shoot back
- snap back
- talk back
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How to use riposted in a sentence
His opponent with a desperate promptitude parried and riposted; the parry only just succeeded, the riposte failed.
THE BALL AND THE CROSSG.K. CHESTERTONThe Vicar of Troy, warming to this new contention, riposted in masterly style.
THE MAYOR OF TROYSIR ARTHUR THOMAS QUILLER-COUCHBut the Frenchman was too agile and adroit for him: he took the thrust in the flesh of his ribs and riposted like lightning.
THE TRAIL OF THE SWORD, COMPLETEGILBERT PARKER"To show you that the service you allude to is now paid," she riposted sternly.
LOVE-AT-ARMSRAPHAEL SABATINIAnd I, for my part, riposted with a glance, which he understood uncommonly well.
GOBSECKHONORE DE BALZACThe trappers took the dig in good part, but one of them riposted neatly.
DOWN THE COLUMBIALEWIS R. FREEMAN