What is "riposted"

Usage examples of "riposted".

Diogenes riposted with a quaint, inane laugh, "as to deny me a tankard of Spanish wine, which might put thee in possession of my secret — a secret, good Jan, worth yearly pensions and more to his lordship.

Jan riposted gruffly, "I'll see him burnt alive, and 'tis mine own hand will set the brand to the stake.

Rosemary riposted, thinking of what Elza had said to her the night before.

As I riposted to his chest and had my own cut parried I became peripherally aware of the one from the roof kneeling now in the street and tearing at his throat, in evidence that Frakir was doing her job.

He riposted quickly, keeping his emotions hidden, telling himself he should have been prepared for this.

She riposted with a punch to the jaw, and the outlaw jerked out of the way.