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sidestep vs parry

parry vs sidestep

sidestep and parry both are nouns.

sidestep and parry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sidestep Yes No Yes No
parry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sidestep and parry are synonyms defined as:
  • sidestep and parry: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Other synonyms of sidestep include circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, skirt.
sidestep (noun) parry (noun)
a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) a return punch (especially by a boxer)
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
sidestep (verb) parry (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)
Difference between sidestep and parry

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