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wring from vs pry

pry vs wring from

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

wring from and pry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wring from No No Yes No
pry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pry is a hyponym of wring from; that is, pry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wring from:
  • wring from: get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
  • pry: make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
Other hyponyms of wring from include prise.
wring from (noun) pry (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
wring from (verb) pry (verb)
get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner be nosey
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 wring from and pry

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