Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hurl | Yes | No | Yes | No |
riposte | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hurl (noun) | riposte (noun) |
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a violent throw | (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge |
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) |
hurl (verb) | riposte (verb) |
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utter with force; utter vehemently | answer back |
throw forcefully | make a return thrust |
make a thrusting forward movement |