parry Synonyms

dodge deflect counter evade block sidestep skirt answer duck hedge ward off elude fudge resist counterpunch fend off circumvent rebuff repel shun shirk hold off turn away withstand keep off hedged ward thwart tergiversate skirted skirting stop tackle push back give cold shoulder to force off countering drive back ducks beat off nonparticipation stymy beat back keep out Barrie bari chase away stave off turn aside repulse