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dodge vs parry

parry vs dodge

dodge and parry both are nouns.

dodge and parry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dodge Yes No Yes No
parry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dodge and parry are synonyms defined as:
  • dodge and parry: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Other synonyms of dodge include circumvent, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt.
dodge (noun) parry (noun)
a quick evasive movement a return punch (especially by a boxer)
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
dodge (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)
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
Difference between dodge and parry

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