counter-parry
Parry the parry
A counter-parry is a defensive fencing move that deflects an opponent's attack while simultaneously setting up your own offensive action.
The term extends to verbal exchanges where someone deflects criticism while launching a response: His counter-parry turned her accusation back on itself.
The word emphasizes the fluid combination of defense and attack in a single motion.
fencing
Swift clever reply
- disengageBreak free from attachment
- lungeSudden forward movement
- thrustForceful forward motion
- feintDeceptive mock attack
bind · beat · engagement · octave · touché · bout · foil · epee
riposte
Swift clever reply
feint · bind · beat · engagement · octave · touché · bout · foil · epee · sabre
blade
Flat cutting edge
referee
Sports rule enforcer
priority · right-of-way · halt · touch · penalty