parry

• Nom désignant une action défensive consistant à dévier ou bloquer une attaque, notamment en escrime ou en boxe, ou plus généralement un mouvement pour écarter un coup.

A noun referring to a defensive action, such as blocking or deflecting an attack in fencing or a return punch in boxing.

1. Fencing blockC1formalsport

   A defensive action in fencing where a lunge is blocked or deflected, often with a circular motion of the sword.

   Parade (escrime)

   • The fencer executed a perfect parry to deflect the opponent's attack.
   • He used a circular parry to redirect the blade safely.
   • Her quick parry prevented a direct hit during the match.

   Synonymesblockdeflectionguardward

2. Boxing counterC1informalsport

   A defensive move in boxing where a punch is blocked or deflected, often followed by a return punch.

   Parade en boxe

   • The boxer's parry blocked the jab and set up a counterpunch.
   • He used a swift parry to avoid the hook and then landed a right cross.
   • Her parry was so effective that the opponent's punch missed completely.

   Synonymesblockcounterdeflectionguard

• Verbe désignant l'action de détourner ou d'esquiver un coup, une attaque ou une question, souvent avec habileté ou de manière évasive.

A verb used to indicate the act of deflecting or warding off a blow, attack, or question, often in a skillful or evasive manner.

1. Deflect or blockB2formalsport

   To ward off or deflect a physical attack, such as a blow or a thrust, especially in fencing or combat sports.

   Parer (une attaque physique)

   • The fencer skillfully parried his opponent's lunge.
   • She parried the sword strike with a swift movement.
   • He managed to parry the ball away from the goal.

   Synonymesavoidblockcounterdeflectdodgefend offrepelrepulseward off

2. Avoid or evadeB2formal

   To skillfully avoid answering a question or dealing with an issue, often by using a clever or evasive response.

   Esquiver (une question, un problème)

   • The politician parried every question about the scandal.
   • She parried his criticism with a witty remark.
   • He tried to parry the difficult topic by changing the subject.

   Synonymesdeflectdodgeevadefend offsidestep

   Antonymesaddressanswerconfrontfacetackle