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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Raducanu's first match back under Richardson's guidance ended in a straight-set defeat by France's Diane Parry in Strasbourg last week.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Raducanu made her return in Strasbourg this week after a two-month absence, losing in straight sets to France's Diane Parry.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Susan Maybank survived the disaster and was later reunited for tea with PC Jones and Parry.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The picture brought recognition for Parry, making him the youngest ever recipient of the British News Photographer of the Year award.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

And then she saw that Mrs. Parry, Will’s mother, had put makeup on one eye but not on the other.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

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