parry

Noun
  1. (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword (synset 101176985)
    referred to in: fencing - the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules)
    is a type of: block, blocking - the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
  2. A return punch (especially by a boxer) (synset 100136324)
    is a type of: biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist
    same as: counter, counterpunch
Verb
  1. Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) (synset 201149526)
    "block an attack"
    is a type of: fence - fight with fencing swords
    same as: block, deflect
  2. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) (synset 200811316)
    "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
    is a type of: avoid - stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
    subtypes:
    • beg - dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
    • quibble - evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
    same as: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt

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