Understanding the meaning of parry

parry

/'pæri/

verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
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Similar:

circumvent dodge duck elude evade fudge hedge put off sidestep skirt

type of:
avoid
noun
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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counter counterpunch

type of:
biff clout lick poke punch slug
verb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
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block deflect

type of:
fence
noun
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
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type of:
blocking block

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