LEARNit Dictionary
parry
verb
/ˈpæri/
UK
/ˈpæri/
US
1
to defend yourself against somebody who is attacking you by pushing their arm, weapon, etc. to one side
دفع کردن, حمله را دفع کردن
synonym
deflect
2
to avoid having to answer a difficult question, criticism, etc., especially by replying in the same way
طفره رفتن, پاسخ پیچاندن
She parried all questions about their relationship.
synonym
fend off
noun
/ˈpæri/
UK
/ˈpæri/
US
1
the act of defending yourself against somebody who is attacking you by pushing their arm, weapon, etc. to one side
دفع حمله, دفع ضربه, انحراف ضربه, سد کردن ضربه, انحراف حمله
synonym
deflection
2
the act of avoiding having to answer a difficult question, criticism, etc., especially by replying in the same way
طفره رفتن, دفع سوال
the
thrust and parry
of open debate