Hit and Pry

Hit

Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Pry and hit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pry" instead a verb "Hit".

Nearby Word: hitting

Pry

Pry verb - To raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever.

Hit and pry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hit" instead a verb "Pry".

Nearby Words: prying, pried

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

number hit number pry number
wall hit wall pry wall
way hit way pry way
ball hit ball pry ball

Both words in one sentence

  • Elevator Failure They hit the emergency button, Morgan tries to pry the door open, Reid panics, and they both scream (well, Reid squeaks) for Hotch before it finally opens and they stumble out.
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