parries

The word “parries” has 2 syllables: par-ries

It's pronounced as /ˈpæriz/

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In the thesaurus, “parries” has 17 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for parries along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for parries

noun
1. A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
2. A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
3. (combat sports and martial arts) A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion.
verb
1. To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).

The fencer made several quick parries to block his opponent’s attacks.
With skillful parries, she managed to defend herself during the match.
His repeated parries showed his advanced technique in fencing.
The boxer’s defensive parries kept him safe from most of the blows.
Each of his parries was calculated, buying him enough time to counterattack.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to parries, such as: avoids, deflects, dodges, ducks, eludes, escapes, evades.

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