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Synonyms of wresting
(Entry 1 of 2)
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
- no amount of wresting could loosen the rusted bolt
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wresting
verb
present participle of wrest
Synonyms & Antonyms of wresting (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to draw out by force or with effort
- the boy wrested the book out of his sister's hands
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2
to get (as money) by the use of force or threats
- vowed that the bully had wrested his lunch money from him for the last time
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3
to get with great difficulty
- farmers who were used to wresting a living from the harsh land
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4
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
- I need a strong arm to wrest the lid off this pickle jar
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5
to separate or remove by forceful pulling
- wrested open the stuck door of the cabinet
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“Wresting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wresting. Accessed 9 Dec. 2021.
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