parry

parry is a   Verb

Definition:

[1] To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm. Locke. Vice parries wide The undreaded volley with a sword of straw. Cowper.

[2] To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade. The French government has parried the payment of our claims. E. Everett.

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