RIPOSTE

In fencing, the 'riposte' (french for retort) is an offensive action made by the fencer who has just parried an attack.

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Explanation

Explanation

In sabre and foil, the priority switches when the parry is successfully executed; the defending fencer now has ''right of way'' and may immediately attack with a riposte. The riposte may be direct, or may include compound footwork. If the riposte is delayed, the original attacker's remise gains priority.
When one sets up a ''second intention'' attack, the reactions of one's opponent must be predicted. A fencer may execute an attack expecting to be parried, preparing to ''counter-parry'' and 'counter-riposte'.
In everyday language, a ''riposte'' describes a quick and witty reply to an argument or an insult. It is synonymous with a ''retort'' or ''report''.