parry
/ˈpæri/verb
उच्चारण पैरी
(वार) रोकना, टालना
Advanced word
verbparries, parried, parrying
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[T]
to defend yourself against a blow by pushing it away with your arm or a weapon
(वार) रोकना, टालना
- He parried the sword thrust with his shield.
Synonyms deflect block fend off ward off
- 2
[T]
to avoid answering a difficult question, especially by replying in a clever way
(सवाल) टाल देना, चतुराई से बचना
- The minister parried all questions about the scandal.
- Radhika parried the tricky question with a smile.
Synonyms evade dodge sidestep deflect fend off
Opposite answer confront face
noun
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[C]
an act of parrying a blow or a question
(वार या सवाल को) टालने की क्रिया, बचाव
