counterpunch vs parry

counterpunch and parry both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
counterpunch	Yes	No	No	No
parry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, counterpunch and parry are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of counterpunch include counter.

counterpunch (noun)	parry (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	a return punch (especially by a boxer)
	(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

counterpunch (verb)	parry (verb)
	avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
	impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)