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Nouns
(n)
rejoinder
,
retort
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return
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riposte
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replication
,
comeback
,
counter
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
“it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
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(n)
riposte
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
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Verbs
(v)
riposte
make a return thrust
“his opponent riposted”
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(v)
retort
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come back
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repay
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return
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riposte
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rejoin
answer back
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