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riposte
noun
(ri-poste)
a fencer's quick return thrust following a parry
riposte
noun
(ri-poste)
a retaliatory verbal sally : retort
riposte
noun
(ri-poste)
a retaliatory maneuver or measure
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rejoinder
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return
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