wrenched

wrench

W w

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rench]
- /rɛntʃ/
- /rentʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rench]
- /rɛntʃ/

Definitions of wrenched word

verb with object wrenched to twist suddenly and forcibly; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist: He wrenched the prisoner's wrist. 1
verb with object wrenched to overstrain or injure (the ankle, knee, etc.) by a sudden, violent twist: When she fell, she wrenched her ankle. 1
verb with object wrenched to affect distressingly as if by a wrench. 1
verb with object wrenched to wrest, as from the right use or meaning: to wrench the facts out of context. 1
verb without object wrenched to twist, turn, or move suddenly aside: He wrenched away. 1
verb without object wrenched to give a wrench or twist at something. 1

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Origin of wrenched

First appearance:

before 1050

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1050; Middle English wrenchen (v.), Old English wrencan to twist, turn; cognate with German renken

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Parts of speech for Wrenched

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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wrenched popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for wrenched

adjective wrenched

twisted — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
fractured — the breaking of a bone, cartilage, or the like, or the resulting condition. Compare comminuted fracture, complete fracture, compound fracture, greenstick fracture, simple fracture.
torn — past participle of tear2 .

All 3 Synonyms of wrenched

Antonyms for wrenched

verb wrenched

idled — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.

Just one Antonym for wrenched