parry vs evade

parry is a noun but evade is not a noun.

parry and evade both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parry	Yes	No	Yes	No
evade	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, parry and evade are synonyms defined as:

parry and evade: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Other synonyms of parry include circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt.

parry (noun)	evade (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

parry (verb)	evade (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)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)	use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
	escape, either physically or mentally
	practice evasion

Difference between parry and evade

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