counterparry noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge. •(figurative) An act of avoiding or deflecting in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection.the parries and counterparries of political debate verb2 •To parry using the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge. •(figurative) To avoid or deflect in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection. formscounterparried · counterparrying · counterparries