PARRY

(noun) a return punch (especially by a boxer)
synonyms : counter , counterpunch
The boxer made a vicious parry that left the opponent gasping for breath. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
His opponent tried to attack him but he made an impressive parry. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) 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"
synonyms : circumvent , dodge , duck , elude , evade , fudge , hedge , put off , sidestep , skirt
She cleverly parried the question with a witty reply. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
"block an attack"
synonyms : block , deflect
He managed to parry a strong blow to his head. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for parry

(Tag: ) sounds like "Harry" Potter who wards off all the difficulties of people
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(Tag: ) pari- imagine a pari(angel) warding off difficulties .
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(Tag: ) When somebody harries you , you need to parry the coming blows and you cant be tarry about that!
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(Tag: ) parry- sparring ^.^
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(Tag: ) to manage cleverly to avoid dealing with a difficult question or some criticism (pari )
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(Tag: ) 1. टाल-मटोल (f) 2. बचाव (m) 3. वार बचाना
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(Tag: global) parry.in hindi sounds like paro(legs),so in fight using ur legs u can defend ur self also u can deflect ur opponent.which is second meaning of the word.
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(Tag: ) Good luck if you can deflect a blow from the Refrigerator Parry
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(Tag: ) khaalla maar PARat kaRY (read in marathi)
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(Tag: ) Parry means I have shown that I can do it by hitting the my enemy.
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(Tag: ) A fielder can carry/parry the ball.
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