retort vs riposte

retort and riposte both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
retort	Yes	No	Yes	No
riposte	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, retort and riposte are synonyms defined as:

retort and riposte: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Other synonyms of retort include comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, return.

As verbs, retort and riposte are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of retort include come back, rejoin, repay, return.

retort (noun)	riposte (noun)
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat	(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)	a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

retort (verb)	riposte (verb)
answer back	answer back
	make a return thrust