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pry vs wring from

wring from vs pry

pry is a noun but wring from is not a noun.

pry and wring from both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pry Yes No Yes No
wring from No No Yes No
As verbs, wring from is a hypernym of pry; that is, wring from is a word with a broader meaning than pry:
  • pry: make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
  • wring from: get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
Other hypernyms of pry include extort.
pry (noun) wring from (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
pry (verb) wring from (verb)
be nosey get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between pry and wring from

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