Textual thesaurus for "parry"

(noun) counter, counterpunch

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

(verb) hedge, circumvent, put off, sidestep, skirt, dodge, duck, evade, fudge, elude

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

He dodged the issue; she skirted the problem; They tend to evade their responsibilities; he evaded the questions skillfully

(verb) block, deflect

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

block an attack