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ripostes

/rɪˈpoʊsts/ /rɪˈpɒsts/

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noun

Réplica

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. "

Durante el combate de esgrima, el ataque de su oponente fue rápidamente respondido con una serie de réplicas hábiles que rápidamente le hicieron ganar el punto.

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noun

Contraataque

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

Réplica, respuesta

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. "

Durante el debate, las rápidas réplicas de la política a los ataques de su oponente suscitaron aplausos del público.

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noun

Réplica, respuesta

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. "

Durante el debate, las rápidas réplicas del político contrarrestaron eficazmente los argumentos de su oponente.

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verb

Responder al ataque

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. "

Durante el acalorado debate, María respondió al ataque con un comentario agudo, contrarrestando rápidamente la acusación de su hermano.

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verb

Responder, replicar

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. "

Cuando su hermano pequeño se burló de él por su pelo desordenado, Mark respondió con una broma sobre los calcetines desiguales de su hermano.

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