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parry

Syllabification: (par·ry)

Pronunciation: /ˈparē/

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Definition of parry

verb (parries, parrying, parried)

[with object]

ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove:he parried the blow by holding his sword vertically
answer (a question or accusation) evasively:he parried questions from reporters outside the building