wrest (Meaning)
wrest (v)
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
wrest (v. t.)
To turn; to twist; esp., to twist or extort by violence; to pull of force away by, or as if by, violent wringing or twisting.
To turn from truth; to twist from its natural or proper use or meaning by violence; to pervert; to distort.
To tune with a wrest, or key.
wrest (n.)
The act of wresting; a wrench; a violent twist; hence, distortion; perversion.
Active or moving power.
A key to tune a stringed instrument of music.
A partition in a water wheel, by which the form of the buckets is determined.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wrest
wrest Sentence Examples
- The wrestlers engaged in a fierce contest, each one trying to wrest control from the other.
- The thief attempted to wrest the necklace from the woman's neck, but she resisted fiercely.
- The politicians wrestled with the complex issue of climate change, struggling to find a compromise.
- The author wrestled with the perfect wording for his novel, spending hours crafting each sentence.
- The child wrestled with his conscience, trying to decide whether to tell the truth or lie.
- The climber wrestled with the slippery rock face, pulling himself up with all his might.
- The dancers wrestled with the intricate choreography, their graceful movements a testament to their dedication.
- The surgeon wrestled with the delicate surgery, his hands steady and precise.
- The artist wrestled with the blank canvas, searching for inspiration to guide his brush.
- The two friends wrestled playfully on the ground, laughing and having a carefree moment.
FAQs About the word wrest
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The wrestlers engaged in a fierce contest, each one trying to wrest control from the other.
The thief attempted to wrest the necklace from the woman's neck, but she resisted fiercely.
The politicians wrestled with the complex issue of climate change, struggling to find a compromise.
The author wrestled with the perfect wording for his novel, spending hours crafting each sentence.
