parry1 of 2verb/ˈpæri/Forms:parries,parrying,parried,parried1impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)Synonyms: deflectblock2avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)Synonyms: fudgehedgeeludeduckcircumventdodgeevadesidestepskirtput off