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parry vs deflect

deflect vs parry

parry is a noun but deflect is not a noun.

parry and deflect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parry Yes No Yes No
deflect No No Yes No
As verbs, parry and deflect are synonyms defined as:
  • parry and deflect: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Other synonyms of parry include block.
parry (noun) deflect (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
parry (verb) deflect (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) draw someone's attention away from something
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 parry and deflect

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