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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilization
• fixation

• 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!

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misadjust

• 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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• applaud
• commend
• endorse
• sanction
• indorse

• approve
• applaud
• commend
• endorse
• sanction
• indorse