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TWEAKING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word tweaking. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word tweaking. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for TWEAKING

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altering

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• the sterilization of an animal

changing

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• marked by continuous change or effective action

improving

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• getting higher or more vigorous

refining

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

revising

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• editing that involves writing something again

tailoring

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the occupation of a tailor

adjusting

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

• place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

• adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

• make correspondent or conformable

• decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim

amending

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

verb

• make amendments to

• to make better

• set straight or right

enhancing

verb, adverb, adjective

v, adv, adj

verb

• increase the level of

• make better or more attractive

modifying

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• make less severe or harsh or extreme

• add a modifier to a constituent

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

fine-tune

verb

v

verb

• improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

• adjust finely

• make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring

pinch

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a painful or straitened circumstance

• an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

• a small sharp bite or snip

• a squeeze with the fingers

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• make ridges into by pinching together

• make off with belongings of others

• cut the top off

• irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

pluck

verb

v

noun

• the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

• the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

verb

• pull or pull out sharply

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• strip of feathers

• look for and gather

Best Hypernyms For TWEAKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tweaking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ALTERING

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