Answer: parried

AnswerCrossword Clue
PARRIEDEvaded.
PARRIEDDodged
PARRIEDDeflected, as a question
PARRIEDWarded off
PARRIEDFended off
parriedto ward off; evade
parriedPARRY, to ward off a blow
parriedact of parrying