She responded with a sharp riposte to his criticism.
clever riposte
Frequency:
45
%
His clever riposte caught everyone off guard.
humorous riposte
Frequency:
40
%
She always had a humorous riposte ready in any situation.
Idiomatic Expressions for riposte
Phrase: riposte in kind
Meaning: responding to an attack or criticism in a similar manner
Usage: After being insulted, he delivered a riposte in kind that left everyone speechless.