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parry vs beg

beg vs parry

parry is a noun but beg is not a noun.

parry and beg both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parry Yes No Yes No
beg No No Yes No
As verbs, beg is a hyponym of parry; that is, beg is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than parry:
  • parry: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
  • beg: dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
Other hyponyms of parry include quibble.
parry (noun) beg (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
parry (verb) beg (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) call upon in supplication; entreat
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
ask to obtain free
Difference between parry and beg

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