Definition of
Parry
- (noun, act) a return punch (especially by a boxer)
- (noun, act) (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
- (verb, communication) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
she skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
he evaded the questions skillfully - (verb, competition) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
via WordNet, Princeton University
Synonyms of Parry
block, circumvent, counter, counterpunch, deflect, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt
Alternate forms of Parry
Derivations: parry
Hypernyms: avoid, biff, block, blocking, clout, fence, lick, poke, punch, slug
Origin of the word Parry
- 1634, from Fr. parez! (which commonly would have been heard in fencing lessons), imper. of parer "ward off," from It. parare "to ward or defend a blow," from L. parare "make ready, prepare" (see pare). Non-fencing use is from 1718. more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper
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Words that sound like Parry
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