Cases of word usage

1) (to make) an attack in reply to an attack by the enemy (counterattack)

2) an offer (of a price) made in reply to an earlier offer (counterorder)

3) (often used to reply politely to a request) willingly and happily (gladly)

4) an accusation made as a reply to one already made (recrimination)

5) something that is said in reply (rejoinder)

6) to reply (the usual word); to act in answer to, or because of, the action of another (respond)

7) a quick reply (to an accusation); to answer back quickly, cleverly or angrily (especially to an accusation) (retort)

8) a quick push with a sword as a response; a quick, angry reply in an argument (riposte)