Prying and Sifting

Prying

Prying noun - Offensive inquisitiveness.

Sifting and prying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sifting" instead the word "Prying" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: pry, pried

Sifting

Sifting noun - The act of separating grain from chaff.
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Prying and sifting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prying" instead the word "Sifting" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: sift, sifted, sifter
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