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

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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
• phase
• condition
• tune
• conform
• put
• acclimate
• fit
• accommodate
• suit
• pattern
• redesign
• register
• acclimatize
• match
• model
• 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
• convert
• remake
• 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

Beyond a few minor tweaks, though, the XM4C are remarkably similar to their six-year-old namesake, the beloved WH-1000XM4. — John Higgins, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026

Feedback from athletes and consumers indicated even more interest in expanding the area around the front of the foot, so tweaks have been made to several road shoes models updated this year, including Hoka’s newest Clifton and Mach styles. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

The two candidates have been somewhat aligned in trying to tweak the tax. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Rather than doing a literal adaptation, the creators kept the book’s DNA and tweaked the ideas of evil, temptation and power with a contemporary twist. — Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026