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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(fencing) A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge..
the parries and counterparries of political debate
Use counterparry when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Counterparry means (fencing) A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge..
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the parries and counterparries of political debate
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