Riposte

n. retort, quick and sharp reply; counterstroke, retaliatory act; quick thrust made after a parry (Fencing)

In fencing, the riposte (French for retort) is an offensive action with the intent of hitting one's opponent, made by the fencer who has just parried an attack.
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Noun
1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
(synonym) rejoinder, retort, return, replication, comeback, counter
(hypernym) reply, response
(hyponym) sass, sassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouth
(derivation) retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin
Verb
1. answer back
(synonym) retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin
(hypernym) answer, reply, respond
(derivation) rejoinder, retort, return, replication, comeback, counter

n. riposte, retort, quick and sharp reply, counterstroke, retaliatory act; quick thrust made after a parry (Fencing)

n. answer, riposte, rejoinder, retort

v. answer, answer back, riposte; counterattack, hit back, retort; clench, return