riposte vs retort

riposte and retort both are nouns.

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

As nouns, riposte and retort are synonyms defined as:

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

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

As verbs, riposte and retort are synonyms defined as:

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

riposte (noun)	retort (noun)
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge	a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
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)

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