Parry

Parry [ PAR-ee ]
	[ noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb ]
	MEANING :
	1. (tr. v.) to avert, turn aside or ward off 2. (tr. v.) to evade or dodge 3. (intr. v.) to block or ward off 4. (n.) a defensive movement in sword fencing or the instance of turning aside a trust in sword fencing
	USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
	He parried the thrust as his opponent lunged forward.