Wrenching Synonyms

To obtain by coercion or intimidation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wringing
  2. squeezing
  3. extorting
  4. exacting
To alter the position of by a sharp, forcible twisting or turning movement
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wringing
To move or cause to move with a sudden abrupt motion
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. yanking
  2. twitching
  3. snapping
  4. lurching
  5. jerking
Twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. turning
  2. twisting
  3. spraining
Causing great physical or mental suffering
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. racking

Words Related to Wrenching

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Wrenching Sentence Examples

  • She shot out of her seat and to the door, wrenching it open.

  • In his absence, it was too heart wrenching to even look, knowing he was unavailable and unable to help.

  • I shall die! she muttered, wrenching herself from Marya Dmitrievna's hands with a vicious effort and sinking down again into her former position.

  • It was so heart wrenching to Martha she insisted Howie try more than once, in an effort to succeed.

  • After more gut wrenching waiting the word came in.

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