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
• 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

While there is some carry-over from last year’s offense, Slowik will be making significant tweaks, and is working with a new, and inexperienced starters at quarterback, receiver, and tight end. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Allison Clements, a former member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued that states and utilities should move quickly to insulate customers from the cost of data centers, citing a range of regulatory tweaks. — Justin Worland, Time, 25 July 2026

Verb

This took an upsetting story about Trump trying to get paid to tweak the stock market with Truth Social and turned it into a chance to go boi-oi-oing. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 July 2026

The Odyssey tweaks Homer’s classic story into a moodier version of the swords-and-sandals epic—and represents a rare swerve away from tired sequels, cheap remakes, and creaky cinematic universes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026