Word Of the Month

Word of the Month

Riposte

(noun)

A quick clever reply to an insult or criticism.

Synonyms- retort, counter, return, answer, reply, response; Informal comeback

Used in a Sentence- After his aunt insulted his weight, the young man gave a riposte of his own and silenced her.

(verb)

Make a quick clever reply to an insult or criticism.

Synonyms- retort, counter, return, retaliate, answer, reply, respond, come back

Use in a Sentence- After his aunt insulted his weight, the young man riposted and silenced her.