Manage; parry (4)
I believe the answer is:
fend
This clue is a double definition.
'manage' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'parry' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for fend that I've seen before include "Ward (off); manage (for oneself)" , "Ward off from offender" , "Manage (usually for oneself)" , "Try to manage without help" .)