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pry

To try to find out private things about someone.

Meanings of «pry»

1 · verb

to try to find out private things about someone

My neighbor always tries to pry into our family matters.

2 · verb

to force something open using a tool as a lever

He used a screwdriver to pry open the old box.

Similar: lever openprise openforce open

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«pry» in 17 languages
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