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PRIES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word pries. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word pries. (close relations)

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prize
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

• goods or money obtained illegally

• something given as a token of victory

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

verb

• hold dear

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

• regard highly; think much of

prise
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

• make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

• regard highly; think much of

crowbar
nounn
noun

• a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

intrude
verbv
verb

• enter uninvited

• enter unlawfully on someone's property

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• thrust oneself in as if by force

jimmy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a short crowbar

verb

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

lever
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

• a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

• a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

verb

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

nose
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

• a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)

• the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

• a small distance

• a symbol of inquisitiveness

• the sense of smell (especially in animals)

• a natural skill

• a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

verb

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• advance the forward part of with caution

• catch the scent of; get wind of

• push or move with the nose

• rub noses

• defeat by a narrow margin

poke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

• someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

• a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

verb

• poke or thrust abruptly

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• stir by poking

• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

• make a hole by poking

horn in
verbv
verb

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

pry bar
nounn
noun

• a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

wrecking bar
nounn
noun

• a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

Best Hypernyms For PRIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pries, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
ask enquire extort inquire lever look open search
Phrases (2)
open upwring from

Alternatives for PRIZE

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