(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

[ Syn: counterpunch , counter ]

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); block an attack

[ Syn: block , deflect ]

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

[ Syn: hedge , fudge , evade , put off , circumvent , elude , skirt , dodge , duck , sidestep ]