Meaning & use
Parrying
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Deflecting or warding off a blow, weapon, or attack, often with a quick defensive movement.
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The fencer kept parrying every thrust her opponent attempted.
He responded to the reporter's questions by parrying each one with a joke.
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Beyond swordplay, 'parrying' is commonly used figuratively for skillfully deflecting criticism or difficult questions.
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