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

Anyone frustrated by their own scrolling habits should try one small friction tweak first, like grayscale, a notification purge or a home-screen edit, before spending on hardware. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

One remaining challenge is to make a DNA computer that is energetically favorable, stable, reliable, and doesn’t require intervening tweaks and top-ups to arrive at a result. — Mike McRae 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Verb

The remake delivers these themes and more, slightly tweaking the story to make James' journey feel more Sisyphean. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

McDonald's is one brand Kahn pointed to as having stood the test of time by tweaking its offerings, adjusting to trends and maintaining fresh appeal. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026