English to Swedish Meaning of riposte - ripost


Riposte :
ripost

ripost

ripost

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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 ::
inte mogen
(2) too ripe ::
övermogen
(3) ripe for ::
mogen för
(4) ripe mango ::
mogen mango
Synonyms
Noun
1. retort ::
retort
2. counter ::
disken
3. rejoinder ::
replik
4. sally ::
utfall
5. return ::
lämna tillbaka
6. answer ::
svar
7. reply ::
svar
8. response ::
svar
9. comeback ::
kom tillbaka
Verb
10. retort ::
retort
11. counter ::
disken
12. rejoin ::
återförenas
13. return ::
lämna tillbaka
14. retaliate ::
hämnas
15. hurl back ::
slunga tillbaka
16. answer ::
svar
17. reply ::
svar
18. respond ::
svara
Different Forms
riposte, riposted, ripostes, riposting
Word Example from TV Shows
You killed Simon Toyne
with a counter riposte.

You killed Simon Toyne with a counter RIPOSTE.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 3

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

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