Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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parry | Yes | No | Yes | No |
avoid | No | No | Yes | No |
parry (noun) | avoid (noun) |
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a return punch (especially by a boxer) | |
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword |
parry (verb) | avoid (verb) |
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avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something |
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) | refrain from certain foods or beverages |
declare invalid | |
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off | |
refrain from doing something |