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pry

(pr/aI/ )

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open(verb.contact)

Example:
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail.

Synonym:
jimmy, lever, prise, prize

source: wordnet30
be nosey(verb.communication)

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

source: wordnet30
search or inquire in a meddlesome way(verb.perception)

Synonym:
horn in, intrude, nose, poke

source: wordnet30
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry(verb.creation)

Synonym:
prise

source: wordnet30
To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize.(verb)

source: webster1913
To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach.(verb)

source: webster1913

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