parry Synonyms

elude dodge duck evade sidestep fudge hedge counterpunch skirt deflect block counter circumvent beat off hold off keep off tergiversate stop skirting skirted give cold shoulder to shun shirk resist repulse force off countering nonparticipation stymy ducks turn away push back Barrie bari drive back chase away ward off fend off repel refute fence evading equivocate answer eluding dodging divert deflected defend confute