We have found the following answers matching the query 'Deflect as an insult or a sword' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Deflect as an insult or a sword crossword clue was last seen on July 12 2023 in the popular New York Times Crossword.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | PARRY | Deflect as an insult or a sword | New York Times |
| • | To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm. |
| • | To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade. |
| • | To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc. |
| • | A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter. |
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