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Meaning of 'parry' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Parry [ n.]
- 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.
2 . Parry [ v. i.]
- To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
3 . Parry [ v. t.]
- 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.

Meaning of 'parry' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . parry [ v]
Meaning (1):
- impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Example in sentence:
  • block an attack
Meaning (2):
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example in sentence:
  • He dodged the issue;
  • he evaded the questions skillfully;
  • she skirted the problem;
  • They tend to evade their responsibilities

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