Definitions

parry

[par-ee] / ˈpær i /

VERB

ward off, circumvent

Synonyms

STRONG

anticipate avoid block bypass deflect dodge duck elude evade fence forestall preclude prevent rebuff rebuke repel repulse resist shirk shun sidestep

WEAK

en garde fend off hold at bay stave off

Antonyms

STRONG

allow attract confront encounter face let go meet take on

WEAK

deal with

Example Sentences

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The German chancellor is trying to set a new tone with Beijing to parry pressure from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow could then only parry another dangerous delivery from the England winger into his own goal before half-time.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

“I’m not sure the financial industry can continue to parry this away without giving something up,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Moving to his left, Smith got both hands to the ball, only to parry in the direction of the slips, who could not grab the rebound.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

A detached parry uses the wrist, snapping fingers, and the blade’s flexibility to deflect.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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