pried
Pronunciation: [praɪd]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
She pried the lid off the paint can without any trouble.
Example
He didn't manage to pry the box open; it stayed closed.
Example
Can you help me pry this stuck drawer open?
Context: "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.
Example
He didn't mind when she pried into his weekend plans.
Example
I felt bad when he pried into my private life.
Example
Why do you think people often pry into each other's business?
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