"parry" in the noun sense
1. parry
fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
2. counterpunch, parry, counter
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
"parry" in the verb sense
1. parry, block, deflect
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball
"block an attack"
2. hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues
"He dodged the issue"
"she skirted the problem"
"They tend to evade their responsibilities"
"he evaded the questions skillfully"
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