1. parry - noun
· (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
2. parry - noun
· a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Synonym(s): counterpunch, counter
Hypernym(s): punch, clout, poke, lick, biff, slug
3. parry - verb
· impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
Hypernym(s): fence
4. parry - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): hedge, fudge, evade, put_off, circumvent, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep
Hypernym(s): avoid
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