Synonyms of tweak

tweak 1 of 2

noun

as in adjustment

the act of making something slightly different

After a minor tweak, the computer seemed to run much better.

Related Words

• adjustment
• correction
• modification
• revise
• shift
• redesign
• revision
• reform
• change
• alteration
• modulation
• amendment
• conversion
• distortion
• transformation
• regulation
• rectification
• deformation
• changeover
• reconstruction
• metamorphosis
• fluctuation
• mutation
• replacement
• reconversion
• oscillation
• substitution
• displacement
• variation
• difference
• transfiguration
• review
• redo
• reformation
• reworking
• remodeling
• revamping
• redoing
• remaking
• refashioning

Dissimilar Words

• stabilization
• fixation

tweak

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to pinch

to grasp and move with a small forceful motion

Hey, you tweaked my nose!

Related Words

• pinch
• twitch
• shake
• pull
• grab
• yank
• take
• bump
• rip
• squeeze
• jerk
• twist
• jolt
• hitch
• tug
• buck
• pluck
• grasp
• nip
• crimp
• hold
• grip
• drag
• clutch
• jog
• jiggle
• hoick
• clasp
• snatch
• jig
• tear
• wrench
• lug
• joggle
• wring
• wrest
• snap (up)
• pitch
• jounce

Dissimilar Words

• drop
• release
• loosen
• free
• spring
• loose

2

as in to adjust

to make small adjustments to

You can tweak the settings to customize the display.

He spent considerable time tweaking the recipe.

Related Words

• adjust
• edit
• modify
• adapt
• alter
• fine-tune
• prepare
• customize
• tailor
• regulate
• shape
• rig
• readjust
• tune
• phase
• condition
• redesign
• conform
• put
• acclimate
• fit
• accommodate
• suit
• pattern
• register
• acclimatize
• model
• match
• fiddle (with)
• correct
• establish
• fashion
• harmonize
• attune
• readapt
• gear
• doctor
• revise
• transform
• root
• orient
• familiarize
• equip
• rework
• square
• prime
• orientate
• redo
• acquaint
• recast
• revamp
• reinvent
• remake
• convert
• refocus
• remodel
• reengineer
• rehearse
• toughen
• refashion
• recycle
• rejigger
• reclaim
• settle
• season
• ready
• inure
• redevelop
• harden
• accustom
• refit
• habituate
• naturalize
• make over
• bend
• refigure
• habilitate

Dissimilar Words

• misadjust

3

as in to mock

to make (someone or something) the object of criticism, amusement, or laughter

They're always tweaking me about my northern accent.

Related Words

• mock
• tease
• laugh (at)
• deride
• poke fun at
• scout
• scoff (at)
• ridicule
• jeer
• shoot down
• kid
• sneer (at)
• skewer
• gibe
• decry
• disparage
• taunt
• target
• belittle
• bug
• scorn
• mimic
• pooh
• quiz
• harass
• ride
• rally
• pester
• jive
• put down
• rib
• rag
• needle
• pooh-pooh
• imitate
• torment
• bad-mouth
• satirize
• take off (on)
• parody
• harry
• heckle
• razz
• bait
• twit
• hassle
• caricature
• parrot
• make fun of
• chaff
• ape
• lampoon
• rag on
• burlesque
• pillory
• make sport of
• josh
• catcall
• travesty
• barrack

Dissimilar Words

• approve
• commend
• endorse
• applaud
• sanction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tweak

Noun

Now positioned at the top of Aston Martin’s DB food chain, the DB12 S offers a range of tweaks inside and out which are designed to dynamically hone an already-impressive luxury GT. —Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026

After just three grands prix this season, tweaks were made that slightly curbed the influence of the electrical power. —ABC News, 8 May 2026

Verb

Then council members may tweak the rules further before voting. —Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026

The Hemingway Daiquiri has been tweaked over the years from the absurdly strong version its namesake preferred. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026