parry

n : a return punch [syn: {counterpunch}, {counter}]

v 1: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball), as in sports

or fights; "block an attack" [syn: {block}, {deflect}]

2: avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues;

"He dodged the issue" [syn: {hedge}, {fudge}, {evade}, {put

off}, {circumvent}, {elude}, {skirt}, {dodge}, {duck}, {sidestep}]