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    Parry (en. Parry)

    /ˈpɛri/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To avoid or deflect a blow during a fight.
    He managed to parry his opponent's attack.
    Il a réussi à parer l'attaque de son adversaire.
    To respond to a critique or a verbal attack.
    She parried the accusations by explaining her position.
    Elle a paré les accusations en expliquant sa position.
    To divert a question or a topic of conversation.
    He parried the awkward question with humor.
    Il a paré la question gênante avec humour.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'parien', meaning to divert.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    parry a blow
    to dodge a blow
    parry a blow
    to parry criticism
    to respond to criticism
    to parry criticism
    parry and thrust
    to evade and counter
    parry and thrust

    Related Words

    dodge
    To avoid something with agility.
    esquiver
    deviation
    The act of deviating or diverting.
    déviation
    counter
    A quick response to an attack.
    riposte

    Slang Meanings

    To avoid a delicate conversation.
    He parried like a pro when they talked about his ex.
    Il a paré comme un pro quand on a parlé de son ex.
    To respond cleverly to a joke.
    His comedic parry made everyone laugh.
    Sa parry comique a fait rire tout le monde.