- counterpunch, parry, counter - a return punch (especially by a boxer)
--1 is a kind of punch, clout, poke, lick, biff
Derived form: verb parry1
- parry, block, deflect - impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
--1 is one way to fence
Sample sentence:Derived form: noun parry1
The fighter managed to parry his opponent
- hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep - avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
--2 is one way to avoid
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something