1. (

• rejoinder ,
• retort ,
• return ,
• riposte ,
• replication ,
• comeback ,
• counter

) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" ;

2. (

• riposte

) (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge ;

1. (

• riposte

) make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted" ;

2. (

• retort ,
• come_back ,
• repay ,
• return ,
• riposte ,
• rejoin

) answer back ;