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    PARRIES

    (noun, verb)
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    parryparriedparrier

    Definitions

    There are 4 meanings of the word Parries.

    Parries - as a noun

    (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

    A return punch (especially by a boxer)

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    counter9counterpunch21

    Parries - as a verb

    Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

    Example: "Block an attack"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    block13deflect13

    Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

    Example: "He dodged the issue"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    circumvent19dodge8duck11elude6evade9fudge10hedge10put offsidestep11skirt9
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    avoid9
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    beg6quibble20

    Example Sentences

    "He expertly parries his opponent's thrust."
    "She parries the sword with her own."
    "The knight skillfully parries the attack."
    "He narrowly parries the arrow with his shield."
    "She parries his advances with humor."
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    Word Game Points

    Is PARRIES a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, parries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    PARRIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

    Is PARRIES a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, parries is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    PARRIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

    Is PARRIES a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, parries is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    PARRIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of PARRIES
    Starts PStarts PAStarts PARStarts PARR
    Ends SEnds ESEnds IESEnds RIES
    Starts P & ends SStarts PA & ends SStarts P & ends ES
    Words containing PARRIESContaining P,A,R,R,I,E,S

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    Words
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