American English pronunciation

How to pronounce wrung

IPA transcription: ['ɹʌŋ]

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Verb

  • obtain by coercion or intimidation

    “They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss”

    “They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him”

  • twist and press out of shape

  • twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

    “Wring one's hand”

  • twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

    “wring the towels”

Usage examples

  • Liquid remaining in the bouquet garni can be wrung out into the dish.
  • And nothing was wrung from her.
  • She felt completely wrung out.