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Synonyms of pry

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Another word for pry is prying. Other synonyms of pry are Paul Pry, prise, prize, prybar and pry bar.

Synonyms and similar words for pry

nounAn act of prying; a close and curious look.

  • pryingThe act of one who pries.

nounA person who is very inquisitive or nosy; a busybody, a nosey parker.

nounA tool for levering; a crowbar, a lever.

  • priseAn enterprise or adventure.
  • prizeA lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.
  • prybarA tool for prying (prising); usually made of steel.
  • pry bar

verbUsually followed by out (of): to draw out or get (information, etc.) with effort.

Meaning of pry

  1. verb To peer closely and curiously, especially at something closed or not public.
  2. verb To inquire into something that does not concern one; to be nosy; to snoop.
  3. verb To peer at (something) closely; also, to look into (a matter, etc.) thoroughly.

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Questions about synonyms of pry

What is another word for pry?
Pry has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as prying, Paul Pry, prise, prize, prybar, pry bar, quarry and wring.
What does pry mean?
Pry means to peer closely and curiously, especially at something closed or not public.

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