A riposte is a quick and clever response or comeback in a conversation or argument. It's like a witty reply that directly addresses or counters what someone has said to you. Full definition
But we do not want to let Mourinho get away with saying whatever he likes, so step up Mathieu Flamini with a perfect riposte in an ESPN report. (justarsenal.com)
Indeed, the very title of Martin's book is a sort of riposte to Balthasar's Dare we hope that all be saved? (faith.org.uk)
Your foes, meanwhile, can settle into several difference stances in order to bugger up your plans, such as Riposte, which automatically blocks any melee attack and inflicts substantial damage to whomever was stupid enough to assault them. (wolfsgamingblog.com)