noun
- 1
[C] formal
a quick and clever reply to a criticism or a comment
हाज़िरजवाबी, चतुर प्रत्युत्तर, मुँहतोड़ जवाब
- Radhika's witty riposte silenced the heckler.
- a sharp riposte
Synonyms retort rejoinder comeback response repartee
- 2
[C]
(in fencing) a quick attack made after avoiding your opponent's attack
जवाबी वार (तलवारबाज़ी में)
- He blocked the thrust and made a swift riposte.
Synonyms counter-attack counterthrust
verb
- 1
[T] formal
to give a quick and clever reply to a criticism or comment
चतुराई से तुरंत जवाब देना
- 'Nobody asked you,' she riposted.
Synonyms retort rejoin counter fire back
