Synonyms & related words for parry

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of parry — including sidestep, dodge, evade, block, hedge, counter. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to parry

Explore words related to parry — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include deflect, counterpunch, elude, riposte, deflectable, buckler, circumvent, feinting. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for parry

Common synonyms for parry include sidestep, dodge, evade, block, hedge, counter, fend — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does parry come from?

The word parry breaks down into one root of Italian origin: the root parr-, from Italian paro (“ward off, guard”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.