Prying and Silent

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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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Silent is an antonym for prying.

Nearby Words: pry, pried

Silent adjective - Deliberately refraining from speech.

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Prying is an antonym for silent.

Nearby Words: silence, silently

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