parry
verb (used with object)
to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
parried
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past participleof parry.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof parry.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
parryverb (used with object)to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
Example Sentences
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He should have saved King's equaliser at his near post, while his initial save for Fulham's second was parried into a dangerous area, allowing Garcia to score.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The sequence started with Pedro Porro sending a cross into the box for Dani Olmo, whose shot was parried away by Courtois.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Nicholls, on 42, gloved an attempted hook down the leg side and Rew parried the ball high to his right.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
When I asked Mr. Cornyn about it, he parried the question.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
I dodged, I parried, I lied when I had to.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
