English to Irish Meaning of riposte - riposte


Riposte :
riposte

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Definitions of riposte in English
Noun(1) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one(2) (fencing
Verb(1) make a return thrust(2) answer back
Examples of riposte in English
(1) Forcing the blade aside, he delivered a crushing riposte , thrusting with his weapon towards his midriff.(2) The riposte to such cultural protectionism is that it is cynical, self-interested and reflects a cultural conservatism and snooty suspicion of popular culture by certain political elites.(3) We bumped into each other at a professional meeting, where he greeted me with a typical smiling riposte : ÔÇÿI always thought I was going to hear much more of you!(4) But much of this critical riposte assaults our protagonist's dignity more than is necessary for an appreciation of the film.(5) Grunting, the youth swung wildly in a violent riposte , not caring what he hit.(6) The attack provoked a riposte , and the quarrel ranged far beyond the domain of rhetorical theory.(7) His every thrust was blocked or parried, and the riposte that followed each left him with another leaking wound.(8) Biting back her instinctive urge to make a biting riposte in defence of her twin, Alicia merely shook her head.(9) A deflection wide with the right and a riposte with left and she fell.(10) Such a direct riposte is rare and the opportunity to make it courteously and publicly, rarer still.(11) We can also protect against hull breeches and heat,ÔÇÖ Dann ripostes .(12) A soldier went down in a flash of steel as he neatly riposted his clumsy strike.(13) At one point they threatened Carnot, who riposted that they were ÔÇÿridiculous dictators'.(14) To which Reginald riposted : ÔÇÿOh yes you do, if you live in the South Hams, matey.ÔÇÖ(15) ÔÇÿToo soon to tell,ÔÇÖ he laconically riposted .(16) ÔÇÿYou think that science and progress provide all the answers,ÔÇÖ she riposted .
(1) not ripe ::
níos aibí
(2) too ripe ::
ró-aibí
(3) ripe for ::
níos aibí chun
(4) ripe mango ::
mango níos aibí
Synonyms
Noun
1. retort ::
freangáin
2. counter ::
gcuntar
3. rejoinder ::
athfhreagra
4. sally ::
sally
5. return ::
ar ais
6. answer ::
freagra
7. reply ::
freagra
8. response ::
freagra
9. comeback ::
tar ar ais
Verb
10. retort ::
freangáin
11. counter ::
gcuntar
12. rejoin ::
aontú athuair
13. return ::
ar ais
14. retaliate ::
retaliate
15. hurl back ::
camán ar ais
16. answer ::
freagra
17. reply ::
freagra
18. respond ::
freagra
Different Forms
riposte, riposted, ripostes, riposting
Word Example from TV Shows
You don't tackle the big issues, Ramona.
You fence with them. En garde. Riposte.

You don't tackle the big issues, Ramona. You fence with them. En garde. Riposte.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 6

You killed Simon Toyne
with a counter riposte.

You killed Simon Toyne with a counter RIPOSTE.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 3

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