parry
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(verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball), as in sports or fights; "block an attack" |
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Synonyms: block, deflect |
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Related Words: fence |
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| 2. |
(noun) a return punch |
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Synonyms: counter, counterpunch |
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Related Words: biff, lick, poke, punch |
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(verb) avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues; "He dodged the issue" |
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Synonyms: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt |
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Related Words: avoid |
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