Prying and Quiet

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Prying adjective - Thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited.

Usage example: prying neighbors who refuse to mind their own business

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Quiet is an antonym for prying.

Nearby Words: pry, pried

Quiet adjective - Free from disturbing noise or uproar.

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Prying is an antonym for quiet.

Nearby Words: quietly, quieten, quiescent, quieted, quietness

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