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parry
/ˈpɛɹi/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters
- verb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
block an attack
- noun
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
- noun
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
- verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
He dodged the issue