Synonyms & related words for riposte

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of riposte — including rejoinder, retort, response, comeback, rebuttal, repartee. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to riposte

Explore words related to riposte — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include counterblast, counterattack, parries, counterblow, parried, counterpunches, counterstrike, counterreply. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for riposte

Common synonyms for riposte include rejoinder, retort, response, comeback, rebuttal, repartee, counter, reply — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does riposte come from?

The word riposte breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pos-, from Latin pono (“pledge, promise”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.