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hedge vs parry

parry vs hedge

hedge and parry both are nouns.

hedge and parry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hedge Yes No Yes No
parry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hedge and parry are synonyms defined as:
  • hedge and parry: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Other synonyms of hedge include circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, put off, sidestep, skirt.
hedge (noun) parry (noun)
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes a return punch (especially by a boxer)
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
hedge (verb) parry (verb)
minimize loss or risk 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) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
Difference between hedge and parry

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