<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult.</li><li>Fencing: a quick thrust given after parrying a lunge.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to make a riposte.</li><li>to reply or retaliate.</li></ul>