Pry and Turn

Pry

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

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Turn and pry are semantically related. in force or break open topic. In some cases you can use "Turn" instead a verb "Pry".

Nearby Words: prying, pried

Turn verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

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Pry and turn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pry" instead a verb "Turn".

Nearby Words: turned, turning

gun	pry gun	turn gun
guns	pry guns	turn guns

Afflicted with a nasty case of Chronic Hero Syndrome, they'll pry and move their way into every whodunit, even if other external factors may turn them away.

Source: Neutral Good
One major reason mundane humans distrust telepaths in Babylon 5 is not only that said telepaths can theoretically pry into your mind — they also cannot turn off those abilities.

Source: Power Incontinence
Haytham's reaction to asking Connor to find something to pry open a door to escape a burning building, only to turn and find him preparing to charge both of them straight out the door.

Source: Video Game / Assassin's Creed III

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