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ripostes

/rɪˈpoʊsts/ /rɪˈpɒsts/

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noun

Konter, Gegenangriff

A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

Examples :

"During the fencing match, her opponent's attack was swiftly met with a series of skillful ripostes that quickly won her the point. "

Während des Fechtkampfes wurde der Angriff ihres Gegners schnell mit einer Reihe geschickter Konter beantwortet, die ihr schnell den Punkt einbrachten.

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noun

Konter, Gegenangriff

A counter-attack in any combat or any sport

Examples :

"After her brother teased her, Maya delivered a series of sharp ripostes that left him speechless. "

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noun

Konter, Erwiderung

A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort

Examples :

"During the debate, the politician's quick ripostes to her opponent's attacks drew applause from the audience. "

Während der Debatte zogen die schnellen Konter der Politikerin auf die Angriffe ihrer Gegnerin Applaus vom Publikum an.

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noun

Erwiderung, Replik

An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

Examples :

"During the debate, the politician's quick ripostes effectively countered his opponent's arguments. "

Während der Debatte konterten die schnellen Erwiderungen des Politikers die Argumente seines Gegners effektiv.

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verb

Kontern, erwidern

To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.

Examples :

"During the heated debate, Maria riposted with a sharp comment, quickly countering her brother's accusation. "

Während der hitzigen Debatte konterte Maria mit einem scharfen Kommentar und konterte schnell die Anschuldigung ihres Bruders.

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verb

Kontern, schlagfertig antworten

To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

Examples :

"When his little brother teased him about his messy hair, Mark riposted with a joke about his brother's mismatched socks. "

Als sein kleiner Bruder ihn wegen seiner zerzausten Haare hänselte, konterte Mark mit einem Witz über die unpassenden Socken seines Bruders.

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