Noun
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a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
Verb
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avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
"He dodged the issue"
"she skirted the problem"
"They tend to evade their responsibilities"
"he evaded the questions skillfully"
- put off -
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
"block an attack"