parry
Noun
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(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)
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A return punch (especially by a boxer) (synset 100136324)
same as: counter, counterpunch
Verb
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Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) (synset 201149526)
"block an attack"is a type of: fence - fight with fencing swords
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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 somethingsubtypes:
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