English noun: parry | |||
1. | parry (act) (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword | ||
Broader (hypernym) | block, blocking | ||
Domain category | fencing | ||
2. | parry (act) a return punch (especially by a boxer) | ||
Synonyms | counter, counterpunch | ||
Broader (hypernym) | biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug | ||
English verb: parry | |||
1. | parry (competition) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) | ||
Samples | Block an attack. | ||
Examples | The fighter managed to parry his opponent | ||
Synonyms | block, deflect | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fence | ||
2. | parry (communication) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||
Samples | He dodged the issue. She skirted the problem. They tend to evade their responsibilities. He evaded the questions skillfully. | ||
Synonyms | circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | avoid | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | beg, quibble | ||