Gadit

Parry

Definitions
1verbTo ward off or deflect, especially by a quick-witted answer or a defensive move in fencing.
The fencer was able to parry his opponent's thrust with ease.
She managed to parry the difficult question with a clever response.
He parried the criticism with a smile and a joke.
Word Origin
Language
French
Original word
parer
Originally meant
to ward off
Background
The word 'parry' comes from the French word 'parer', which means to ward off or defend. It was originally used in the context of sword fighting, where it referred to the act of blocking an opponent's attack.