ripostes

Noun

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
• (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
• plural of riposte

Verb

• make a return thrust
• answer back
• third-person singular simple present indicative of riposte

Synonyms

come back, comeback, counter, rejoin, rejoinder, repay, replication, retort, return, riposte