Parry (Verb)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The politician attempted to parry tough questions from the opposing side with rehearsed responses.
- The celebrity skillfully parried rumors of a scandal to avoid fueling the gossip.
- When confronted with criticism, he learned to parry negative feedback by deflecting blame onto others.
- The company has successfully parried regulatory probes without divulging sensitive information.
- The candidate often found themselves trying to parry aggressive questioning from the debating opponents.
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Meaning 2
Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.