Synonyms: riposte
Definition: (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
Similar words: counterattack, countermove
Definition: an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
Synonyms: rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte, counter, comeback
Definition: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Usage: it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
Similar words: response, reply
Definition: the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
Usage: he growled his reply
Synonyms: retort, return, riposte, rejoin, repay, come back
Definition: answer back
Similar words: answer, reply, respond
Definition: react verbally
Usage: She didn't want to answer; answer the question; We answered that we would accept the invitation
Synonyms: riposte
Definition: make a return thrust
Usage: his opponent riposted