exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take
reply; answer; response; reciprocation; retort; riposte; tit for tat
国会で与野党が激しい応酬を交わした。
The ruling and opposition parties exchanged fierce words in parliament.
二人の応酬は次第に白熱していった。
The exchange between the two gradually became heated.
質問と回答の応酬が一時間以上続いた。
The exchange of questions and answers continued for over an hour.