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Unbearably or excruciatingly painful or torturous
“The loss of a loved one can be a wrenching experience, leaving a deep, unbearable pain in one's heart.”
A violent or sudden twist or pull
“I watched in horror as the wrenching of the gears caused the machine to come to a screeching halt.”
The action of extracting something, especially using effort or force
A sudden violent twist or pull
An abnormal formation
(somewhat rare) Bringing harm or injury to
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way
Present participle for to twist or bend out of shape
Present participle for to cause or feel pain by applying pressure
Present participle for to take or have a winding course
Present participle for to derive or extract something from someone, especially underhandedly
Present participle for to (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
Present participle for to pull or elongate a stretchable object
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