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parry

/ˈpæɹi/

Meanings
noun
A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.

Examples :

"Her quick parry of her sister's comment diffused the tense atmosphere at the dinner table. "
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Related Words

Illustration performed

performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration parrying

parrying verb

/ˈpæriɪŋ/ /ˈperiɪŋ/

To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).

"The experienced fencer was easily parrying his opponent's attacks with swift movements of his sword. "

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration intended

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

Illustration executed

executed verb

/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/ /ˈɛksəˌkjuːtɪd/

To kill as punishment for capital crimes.

"There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes."

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration deflecting

deflecting verb

/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

To make (something) deviate from its original path.

"The umbrella was deflecting the rain, keeping me dry. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration defensive

defensive noun

/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

A means, attitude or position of defense.

"The football team's defensive strategy was key to their victory. "

Illustration diffused

diffused verb

/dɪˈfjuːzd/ /dɪˈfjuːst/

To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

"The scent of lavender diffused throughout the room, creating a calming atmosphere. "