Synonyms of pry

Antonyms of pry

Collocations of pry

pry open
Frequency: 80 %

He used a crowbar to pry open the locked door.

pry into
Frequency: 70 %

She didn't appreciate him prying into her personal life.

pry apart
Frequency: 60 %

The detective tried to pry apart the pieces of the puzzle.

pry away
Frequency: 50 %

He managed to pry away the weapon from the attacker.

Idiomatic Expressions for pry

  • Phrase: pry open
    Meaning: to force something open using leverage or a tool
    Usage: The locksmith had to pry open the door to rescue the trapped cat.