Pry
/praɪ/
Definitions
- (v.) To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs.
She disliked when others would pry into her personal life.
- (v.) To force open or move something with leverage, especially using a tool.
He used a crowbar to pry open the locked door.
Forms
- pries
- pried
- prying
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Commentary
Use 'pry' cautiously in legal contexts as it implies intrusive or unauthorized inquiry.
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