prised

Wrenched apart forcefully

Prised is the British spelling of pried, the past tense of pry.

To prise something is to force it open or apart, typically using a lever or tool: She prised the lid off the paint can.

It extends to extracting information or secrets from someone unwilling to share: I finally prised the truth out of him.

American English uses pry and pried for these same meanings.

forced

levered

Moved using pivot force

priedForced open or intruded
wrenchedTwisted suddenly, painfully
extractedRemoved from source

removed · dislodged · loosened · jimmied · crowbar · lifted · separated · detached · forced · opened

extracted

gleaned

Gathered incrementally

obtainedCame into possession
elicitedDrew forth deliberately
coaxedPersuaded through gentle urging

wrested · drawn · teased · gathered · ferreted · unearthed · uncovered · discovered · retrieved · secured

valued

treasured

Regarded with deep affection

cherishedHeld dear, prized
esteemedGreatly respected, admired
preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued

prized · revered · honored · respected · admired · beloved · dear · favored · venerated · acclaimed

Opposites

method of opening/moving

prisedcoaxed

Persuaded through gentle urging

eased · nudged · teased out · finessed · slid

direction of action

prisedsealed

Closed to prevent entry

shut · closed · fastened · secured · clamped

Family

surprised, surprising, apprise, surprises, prise, apprised, prises, prising, apprising

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