parry

verb
UK: /ˈpæri/
US: /ˈperi/

  1. To defend yourself by blocking or pushing aside an attack.

    1. He tried to parry the blow with his sword.
    2. She expertly parried his aggressive questions during the interview, remaining calm and collected.

  2. To cleverly avoid answering a question directly.

    1. The politician parried the reporter's direct question.
    2. Instead of giving a straight answer, the CEO attempted to parry inquiries about the company's financial losses.

Synonyms

deflect block ward off evade avoid sidestep fend off repel
parry noun

  1. A defensive action or movement, especially in fencing or boxing.

    1. His parry was quick and effective.
    2. With a swift parry, the fencer avoided the opponent's thrust and prepared for a counterattack.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parry" in English means: To defend yourself by blocking or pushing aside an attack., To cleverly avoid answering a question directly..

The phonetic transcription of "parry" is /ˈpæri/ in British English and /ˈperi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parry": deflect, block, ward off, evade, avoid, sidestep, fend off, repel.

Example usage of "parry": "He tried to parry the blow with his sword.". More examples on the page.