noun a defensive action in fencing or other sports involving the use of a blade or hand to deflect an opponent's attack
verb to ward off or deflect an attack, argument, or criticism
In combat sports such as boxing or MMA, 'parry' can be used to evade or deflect an opponent's punches or strikes.
In fencing, 'parry' refers to a defensive move to deflect an opponent's attack.
In martial arts, 'parry' is used to block or deflect an opponent's strike.
In sword fighting, 'parry' is a defensive move to deflect an opponent's blade.
In writing, 'parry' can be used to describe the act of skillfully avoiding or deflecting criticism or questions in a piece of work.
Psychologists may use 'parry' to refer to the defensive maneuvers or coping strategies that individuals use to avoid addressing certain issues in therapy.
Fencers use 'parry' as a specific term in the sport to describe a defensive move to deflect an opponent's attack.
Debaters may use 'parry' to describe the act of skillfully deflecting or countering an opponent's arguments during a debate.
Politicians may use 'parry' to describe the act of deflecting or avoiding difficult questions from the media or opponents during interviews or debates.