What is another word for Parrying?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹɪɪŋ] (IPA)

Parrying is a term used in combat that refers to the act of deflecting or blocking an incoming attack. There are various synonyms for this word that are used in different forms of combat. In fencing, the term "riposte" is commonly used and refers to a quick counter-attack after parrying. In martial arts, "blocking" is a common synonym that describes the same defensive move. "Deflecting" is also a synonym that can be used interchangeably with "parrying" in any combat form. Other synonyms include "warding off," "evading," and "dodging." In essence, all of these words refer to the ability to avoid or neutralize an incoming attack.

What are the hypernyms for Parrying?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Parrying

"I allow no one to question me, so stand aside, senhor," said the stranger, endeavouring to put aside his antagonist's sword; but the Marquis, Parrying the thrust, attacked him furiously, without deigning a further reply.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
He came at his opponent carefully, in spite of his anger, and delivered his first blow so swiftly that Glenning only partially succeeded in Parrying it.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey
And this distinction is carried out in a dialogue, in which Fancy speaks for the spontaneous self; Reason for the judicial-the one making its thrusts, and the other Parrying them.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr

Related words: swordsmanship, sword fighting, sword technique, iaido

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