Noun
parry -
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
blocking ,
block the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
parry -
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
counterpunch ,
counter
biff ,
lick ,
punch ,
clout ,
poke ,
slug touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet"
Verb
parry -
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
block ,
deflect
fence fight with fencing swords
parry -
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"
hedge ,
fudge ,
evade ,
put off ,
circumvent ,
elude ,
skirt ,
dodge ,
duck ,
sidestep
avoid stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; "Her former friends now avoid her"
beg call upon in supplication; entreat; "I beg you to stop!"
quibble argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
