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Definitions of riposte

noun
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

synonyms: défense

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réfutation
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument

type of:
réponse
the speech act of replying to a question
noun
an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

synonyms: contre

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type of:
attaque
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

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