pried
Prononciation : [praɪd]
Mot
Contexte : « manipulation »
(verb) to use a tool to lift or open something that is shut tightly. Imagine using a screwdriver to open a lid on a jar that won't come off easily.
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She pried the lid off the paint can without any trouble.
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He didn't manage to pry the box open; it stayed closed.
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Can you help me pry this stuck drawer open?
Contexte : « inquiry »
(verb) to ask someone a lot of questions in a way that feels intrusive. Like when someone keeps asking too many personal questions that make you uncomfortable.
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He didn't mind when she pried into his weekend plans.
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I felt bad when he pried into my private life.
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Why do you think people often pry into each other's business?
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