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parry

('p/&/r/i/ )

(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
a return punch (especially by a boxer)(noun.act)

Synonym:
counter, counterpunch

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)(verb.competition)

Synonym:
block, deflect

source: wordnet30
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)(verb.communication)

Synonym:
circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt

source: wordnet30
To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.(verb)

source: webster1913
To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.(verb)

source: webster1913

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