American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wrenching
IPA transcription: ['ɹɛntʃɪŋ]
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Verb
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twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
“wrench a window off its hinges”
“wrench oneself free from somebody's grip”
“a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest”
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make a sudden twisting motion
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twist suddenly so as to sprain
“wrench one's ankle”
“The wrestler twisted his shoulder”
“the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell”
“I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days”
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twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
“Wring one's hand”
Adjective
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causing great physical or mental suffering
“a wrenching pain”
Usage examples
- His stories explore social issues-always ignored by escapist stories-to wrenching details.