Definition of riposte

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• riposte is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• riposte is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• riposte is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of riposte

• answer back (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. come back
  2. rejoin
  3. repay
  4. retort
  5. return
• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. comeback
  2. counter
  3. rejoinder
  4. replication
  5. retort
  6. return
• (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge (noun)
• make a return thrust (verb)

  Examples

  1. his opponent riposted

See definition of riposte in Merriam Webster