Synonyms & related words for parrying

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of parrying — including dodging, evasion. 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 parrying

Explore words related to parrying — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include parries, parried, sidestep, deflect, evade, counterpunch, feinting, elude. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for parrying

Common synonyms for parrying include dodging, evasion — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does parrying come from?

The word parrying 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.