parry
noun/ˈpæri/
/ˈpæri/
(plural parries)
- the act of defending yourself against somebody who is attacking you by pushing their arm, weapon, etc. to one side synonym deflection
- The free kick was well struck but the goalkeeper made a good parry.
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- the act of avoiding having to answer a difficult question, criticism, etc., especially by replying in the same way
- the thrust and parry of open debate
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