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To block, deflect, or ward off
“With only one arm operational, Jay was doing all he could to parry Anthony's attacks.”
To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc)
“As my editorial staff can vouch, there was hardly a day during the race for governor of California when I was not required to parry questions from the media, American and otherwise.”
To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
To prevent or keep from happening
To speak in defense against
To act in opposition to
Plural for an action in which one fencer forces the opponent's blade into the diagonally opposite line
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