parry

Speech parts

1. parry - Noun

2. parry - Verb

3. Parry - Proper noun

Meaning

To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.

To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.

To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.

A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dodge block counter evade deflect sidestep duck fudge answer resist hedge repel circumvent skirt ward off
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Antonyms

help cuddle contact aid promote ask
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Hypernyms

biff punch slug avoid block blocking

Hyponyms

quibble beg

Phrases with the word

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Derivatives

parried parrying Parries

Examples

block an attack Source: Internet

He dodged the issue Source: Internet

she skirted the problem Source: Internet

They tend to evade their responsibilities Source: Internet

he evaded the questions skillfully Source: Internet

According to Richard Parry, the festival director, some aficionados of this well-loved festival gathered together on Zoom for an unofficial opening party, with drinks and group viewing of the online works: a sense of community despite the odds. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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