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pry

verb

/praɪ/

Meaning

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.

pry into someone's affairs

snoop, intrude, peep, meddle

ignore, neglect

pry into, pry open, pry eyes

To estimate or infer something by extending known information or trends.

To keep safe from harm or injury.

to separate or remove something from something else

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause