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deflect vs parry

parry vs deflect

deflect is not a noun while parry is a noun.

deflect and parry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deflect No No Yes No
parry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, deflect and parry are synonyms defined as:
  • deflect and parry: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Other synonyms of deflect include block.
deflect (noun) parry (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
deflect (verb) parry (verb)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
draw someone's attention away from something impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Difference between deflect and parry

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