Definition of Parry
Parry
par·ry
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to ward off or block another's attack; to deflect;
e.g. It is important to parry your opponents strikes in a sword duel.
(verb)
to evade, dodge, or turn something aside;
e.g. I tried to parry questions about my ex-husband after our divorce, but they were inevitable.
(noun)
the act of parrying, evading, or deflect;
e.g. My question about her marriage was met with a passive-aggressive parry.
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