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    Riposta (en. Retaliated)

    /ri.pɔs.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Response of a conversant to a provocation or verbal attack.
    His retort was immediate, destabilizing his opponent.
    Sa riposta fut immédiate, déstabilisant son adversaire.
    The recoil movement of a weapon after an attack.
    The boxer's retort surprised his opponent.
    La riposta du boxeur a surpris son adversaire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reposta', meaning 'response'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a retort
    to give a quick response to an attack.
    faire une riposta
    scathing retort
    extremely sharp and striking reply.
    riposta cinglante
    fiery retort
    strong reaction, often emotional or passionate.
    riposta enflammée

    Related Words

    reply
    A response to a statement or action.
    réplique
    verbal retorts
    A series of responses during an exchange of words.
    ripostes verbales
    counterattack
    Offensive reaction after an initial attack.
    contrattaque

    Slang Meanings

    Quick reaction in a debate.
    He threw out a retort that made the entire audience laugh.
    Il a balancé une riposta qui a fait rire toute l'audience.
    Provocative response.
    His retort was so scathing that everyone fell silent.
    Sa riposta était tellement cinglante que tout le monde s'est tu.