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doc Definition of parry
    English to English
    noun
  • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
  • source: WordNet 3.0
  • a return punch (especially by a boxer)
  • source: WordNet 3.0
  • 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.
  • source: Webster 1913
    verb
  • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
  • Block an attack.
    source: WordNet 3.0
  • 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.
    source: WordNet 3.0
  • To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
  • source: Webster 1913
  • To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
  • source: Webster 1913
    English to Tagalog
    verb
  • [pár-ri] Manalag; umilag
  • source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
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