Examine and Riposte

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Examine verb - To put a series of questions to.

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Riposte is an antonym for examine.

Riposte verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.

Usage example: at cocktail parties she could riposte with lightning speed to even the most unexpected quip

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Examine is an antonym for riposte.

Nearby Word: riposted

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