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    wrest
    /rɛst/

    verb

    • 1. forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp: "Leila tried to wrest her arm from his hold"
    • 2. distort the meaning or interpretation of (something) to suit one's own interests or views: archaic "you appear convinced of my guilt, and wrest every reply I have made"

    noun

    • 1. a key for tuning a harp or piano. archaic

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWREST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of wrest as a verb in formal and informal contexts, with synonyms and related words. See how to use wrest in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and the Hansard archive.

    • Simplified

      WREST translate: 辛苦谋求;费力取得, 夺取;攫取. Learn more in the...

    • Portuguese Translation

      WREST translate: arrancar, arrancar. Learn more in the...

    • Wrenched

      WRENCHED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

    • Pronunciation in English

      WREST pronunciation. How to say WREST. Listen to the audio...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wrestWrest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb and noun wrest. Wrest can mean to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements, or to gain with difficulty by or as if by force, violence, or determined labor.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWREST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of wrest, a verb that means to get something with effort or difficulty, or to violently pull something away from someone. See how to use wrest in sentences and find synonyms and related words.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › wrestWREST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Wrest means to twist or turn, pull, or force by a violent twist, or to take or obtain by effort. It can also refer to a musical instrument key or a sport. See synonyms, examples, and word history of wrest.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWREST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb wrest, which means to take or force something from someone or something by pulling or twisting. See examples of wrest in sentences and related words.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › wrestWrest - definition of wrest by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of the verb wrest, which means to obtain or remove by pulling or twisting, or to distort or misrepresent. Compare with rest, a similar word with different meaning and usage.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wrestWrest - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To wrest is to forcefully grab or take something away. You can wrest away many things, such as remote controls and championships. This word is strong and a little violent.