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circumvent vs parry

parry vs circumvent

circumvent is not a noun while parry is a noun.

circumvent and parry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
circumvent No No Yes No
parry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, circumvent and parry are synonyms defined as:
  • circumvent and parry: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Other synonyms of circumvent include dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt.
circumvent (noun) parry (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
circumvent (verb) parry (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
beat through cleverness and wit impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
surround so as to force to give up
Difference between circumvent and parry

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