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parry

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parry /ˈperi/ verb
parries; parried; parrying
parry
/ˈperi/
verb
parries; parried; parrying
Britannica Dictionary definition of PARRY
: to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside (a punch, a weapon, etc.)
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to avoid giving a direct answer to (a question) by being skillful or clever

— parry

noun, plural parries [count]