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pry
verb(pry)
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Synonyms: jimmy, lever, prise, prize,
Examples:
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail.
pry
verb(pry)
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
Synonyms: prise,
pry
noun(pry)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
Synonyms: crowbar, pry bar, wrecking bar,
pry
verb(pry)
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Synonyms: horn in, intrude, nose, poke,
pry
verb(pry)
be nosey
Examples:
Don't pry into my personal matters!.

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