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PRIED

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Pried.

Pried - as a noun

A heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crowbarpry barwrecking bar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lever
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pried - as a verb

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

Example: "The burglar jimmied the lock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jimmyleverpriseprize

Be nosey

Example: "Don't pry into my personal matters!"

Search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horn inintrudenosepoke

Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

Example: "They pried the information out of him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prise

Example Sentences

"She pried open the stuck window with a screwdriver."
"He pried into his neighbor's business, asking intrusive questions."
"The detective pried information out of the reluctant witness."
"I pried the lid off the jar to get to the pickles inside."
"She pried the truth out of him by threatening to leave."
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Word Game Points

Is PRIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pried is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is PRIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pried is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is PRIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pried is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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