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Past tense for to pull, twist or jerk something suddenly or with force
“She would wrench her bedroom door open and walk in, slamming it shut behind her.”
Past tense for to take or remove something suddenly or with force
“He took hold of my gun, and tried to wrench it out of my hand.”
Past tense for to injure or hurt by twisting a body part
“Mr. Sebe Petty had the misfortune Monday to wrench his ankle badly and, in falling, cut his back in a couple of places.”
Past tense for to obtain through extortion or force
“By virtue of his office and his power of veto, he was able to wrench a few concessions.”
Past tense for to quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way
Past tense for to twist or bend out of shape
Past tense for to cause or feel pain by applying pressure
Past tense for to take or have a winding course
Past tense for to bring harm or injury to
Past tense for to (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
Past tense for to pull or elongate a stretchable object
Cut or ripped open or into pieces
Forced out of its natural or proper shape
Injured, often by twisting, straining, or turning a joint, causing pain and limited mobility
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