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parry Antonyms

Opposite of parry

Because the opposite of parry shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of warding off or deflecting a blow or weapon, especially a defensive movement in fencing or martial arts.

Usage Example

"With a quick thrust and riposte, the fencer scored the winning point of the match."

Strongest
thrust
Strong
lunge
strike
attack

• verb (Context 2)

To ward off or deflect a weapon or blow with a countermove (especially in fencing or martial arts).

Usage Example

"The instructor demonstrated how to thrust an incoming strike using the flat of the blade."

Strong
thrust
lunge
strike
attack

• verb (Context 3)

To evade or turn aside an awkward question, criticism, or inquiry skillfully.

Usage Example

"The spokesperson managed to confront the journalists' questions about the upcoming merger with practiced ease."

Strong
confront
face
answer

Similar words to parry

Words similar to parry shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ward off
deflect
sidestep
fend off
deflection
evade
dodge
block
See all synonyms of parry

• Nearby Words

parole
parolee
parroter
parry
parse
parson
part

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Parry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/parry
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