Wrenching Synonyms

To obtain by coercion or intimidation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wringing
  2. squeezing
  3. extorting
  4. exacting
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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
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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.

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

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

  • After more gut wrenching waiting the word came in.

  • But in spite of wholesale terrorism he only succeeded in wrenching five more seats from the coalition, and on Jan.

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