Block and Parry

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Block

Block verb - Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).

Usage example: block an attack

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Parry is a synonym for block in deflect topic. In some cases you can use "Parry" instead a verb "Block".

Nearby Words: blocked, blockade, blockage, blockhead, blocking

Parry

Parry verb - Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).

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Block is a synonym for parry in ward off topic. You can use "Block" instead the word "Parry" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as deflect.

Nearby Words: parried, parrying, parr

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attack	block attack	parry attack
strike	block strike	parry strike
shot	block shot	parry shot
punch	block punch	parry punch
Other words: hit, swing, blast, magic, blade, arrow, sword, attacks, players, bullets, beams, spells, weapons, blows, strikes, arrows, lasers.

Both words in one sentence

Fencers would sometimes wrap their offhand in their cape so that they could use it to block or parry their opponent's sword thrusts.

Source: Bare-Handed Blade Block
As long as it's not empty, you won't flinch or take damage from attacks, but each attack that you don't block or parry will deplete it.

Source: Break Meter
If you try to slash or shoot Dante when he is in the Royal Guard style, he will block or parry your attack.

Source: Franchise / Devil May Cry

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