parry
word
Definition
To block or avoid an attack, especially during a fight with weapons, or to cleverly avoid answering a difficult question.
Usage & Nuances
'Parry' is formal and often found in sports (like fencing) or literature. It can also mean skillfully dodging questions in debates or interviews. Common collocation: 'parry a blow', 'parry a question'. Not used for avoiding objects; use 'dodge' or 'block' instead.
Spanish: parar (esgrima) - esquivar - evadir (respuesta)Portuguese (BR): aparar (esgrima) - desviar - esquivar (resposta)Portuguese (PT): apariar (esgrima) - desviar - esquivar (resposta)Chinese (Simplified): 招架 - 回避（问题）Chinese (Traditional): 招架 - 迴避（問題）Hindi: रोधना (वार रोकना) - टालना (बातों में)Arabic: يتصدّى (لهجوم) - يراوغ (في الكلام)Bengali: প্রতিরোধ করা - এড়িয়ে চলা (কৌশলে প্রশ্ন এড়ানো)Russian: парировать - отражатьJapanese: 受け流す - かわす (質問など)Vietnamese: đỡ (đòn) - né tránh (câu hỏi)Korean: 막아내다 - 슬기롭게 피하다Turkish: savmak - karşı koymakUrdu: جواب دینا (کامیابی سے حملہ روکنا یا سوال ٹالنا)Indonesian: menangkis - menghindar (secara cerdas)
Example Sentences
The swordsman parried his opponent's attack.
basic
She tried to parry the basketball with her hands.
basic
He quickly parried the punch to his face.
basic
The politician skillfully parried every tough question from reporters.
natural
You can't always parry criticism with jokes.
natural
With a swift movement, she parried the incoming blow and counterattacked.
natural