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parried

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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He often appeared relaxed during the gubernatorial debates, at points even complimenting or joking with his rivals as they parried on stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

When I asked Mr. Cornyn about it, he parried the question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Bellingham came close to adding a third but Mathew Ryan parried his header and then saved Vinicius's effort after a darting run from the Brazilian.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

His first chance, on 20, was tough as Brook parried a high edge at second slip off the bowling of Atkinson.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

Fiercely he parried and struck, fighting them off with the fiery staff that was made of his anger and a blade of wild grass.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin