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Another word for wring

Verb

  1. To alter the position of by a sharp, forcible twisting or turning movement

    2. See also:

    move

  2. To obtain by coercion or intimidation

    3. See also:

    get

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Sentence Examples

  • Let me wring you out!

  • But the emotional side of him wanted to wring the man's neck.

  • It accepted the status quo as a working basis, but no amount of pressure could wring from it a disavowal of Trumbic and his colleagues.

  • And the little princess began to cry capriciously like a suffering child and to wring her little hands even with some affectation.

  • Be very careful when washing the undergarments -- never twist, wring or attempt to stretch the material afterwards to get the water out.

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