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English to English noun
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(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword |  | source: wordnet30
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a return punch (especially by a boxer) | | source: wordnet30
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A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter. | | source: webster1913 verb
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impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) | | Example: block an attack
source: wordnet30
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avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | | Example: He dodged the issue
she skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
he evaded the questions skillfully
source: wordnet30
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To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm. | | source: webster1913
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To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc. | | source: webster1913
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