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pry Antonyms

Opposite of pry

Because the opposite of pry shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To inquire too closely, intrusively, or impertinently into another person's private affairs.

Usage Example

"I do not mean to ignore, but you have seemed unusually quiet all afternoon."

Strong
ignore
Weak
overlook

• verb (Context 2)

To raise, move, or force open something using a lever or mechanical force.

Usage Example

"We had to seal the lid off the old wooden crate with a screwdriver."

Strong
seal
fasten

Similar words to pry

Words similar to pry shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

prise
snoop
prize
pry bar
lever
busybody
crowbar
nosy parker
See all synonyms of pry

• Nearby Words

pruney
pruny
prussian
pry
prying
pseudo
pseudonym

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pry
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