Meaning & use
Parry
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To ward off a weapon or blow with a countermove; also, to skillfully evade a difficult question or argument.
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The fencer parried each thrust with practiced ease.
The senator parried every question about the scandal.
A note on using this word
Originally a fencing term, from French 'parer', to ward off; now commonly used figuratively in debate and conversation.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A defensive move used to block or deflect a blow or attack.
His quick parry saved him from the opponent's blade.
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