Answer: parries

AnswerCrossword Clue
PARRIESDodges
PARRIESAverts, as a fencing thrust
PARRIESEvades.
PARRIESEvades
PARRIESAverts
PARRIESFencing maneuvers
parriesWard off (a weapon or attack), esp. with a countermove
parriesAnswer (a question or accusation) evasively
parriesPARRY, to ward off a blow