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
• 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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
• 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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.

Synonyms & Similar 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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
• laugh (at)
• jibe
• 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of tweak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Editor’s picks The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time 25 Most Influential Creators of 2024 There are some tweaks in the show’s stateside iteration. —Scott Bryan, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2024

However, some tweaks for modern conveniences, like a platform bed instead of a traditional roll on the ground, are also included. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2024

Verb

Finally, users can now utilize a Custom Shaping feature on the Onewheel app to wirelessly tweak advanced ride parameters such as acceleration profile, turning compensation and jump re-engagement. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2024

The company is hands-on, with providers checking in through a chat and tweaking your formula (if needed) based on your feedback and results. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024