Definition of Wring

1. Noun. A twisting squeeze. "Gave the wet cloth a wring"

Exact synonyms: Squeeze
Generic synonyms: Motion, Movement
Derivative terms: Squeeze, Squeeze

2. Verb. Twist and press out of shape.
Exact synonyms: Contort, Deform, Distort
Specialized synonyms: Morph
Generic synonyms: Distort, Twine, Twist
Related verbs: Wrench
Derivative terms: Contortion, Contortion, Deformation, Deformation, Distortion

3. Verb. Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish. "Wring one's hand"
Exact synonyms: Wrench
Generic synonyms: Distort, Twine, Twist
Related verbs: Contort, Deform, Distort
Also: Wring Out

4. Verb. Obtain by coercion or intimidation. "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
Exact synonyms: Extort, Gouge, Rack, Squeeze
Generic synonyms: Fleece, Gazump, Hook, Overcharge, Pluck, Plume, Rob, Soak, Surcharge
Specialized synonyms: Bleed
Derivative terms: Extortion, Extortion, Gouger, Squeeze

5. Verb. Twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid. "Wring the towels"
Related verbs: Contort, Deform, Distort
Generic synonyms: Crush, Mash, Squash, Squeeze, Squelch
Derivative terms: Wringer

Definition of Wring

1. v. t. To twist and compress; to turn and strain with violence; to writhe; to squeeze hard; to pinch; as, to wring clothes in washing.

2. v. i. To writhe; to twist, as with anguish.

3. n. A writhing, as in anguish; a twisting; a griping.

4. v. t. To twist and compress; to turn and strain with violence; to writhe; to squeeze hard; to pinch; as, to wring clothes in washing.

5. v. i. To writhe; to twist, as with anguish.

6. n. A writhing, as in anguish; a twisting; a griping.

Definition of Wring

1. Verb. To squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out. ¹

2. Verb. To obtain by force. ¹

3. Verb. To hold tightly and press or twist. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wring

1. to twist so as to compress [v WRUNG or WRINGED, WRINGING, WRINGS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wring

wriggler
wrigglers
wriggles
wrigglier
wriggliest
wriggling
wrigglingly
wriggly
wright
wrightine
wrights
wrigs
wrily
wrine
wrines
wring (current term)
wring from
wring out
wringable
wringbolt
wringed
wringer
wringers
wringing
wringings
wrings
wrinkle
wrinkle-free
wrinkle-resistant
wrinkled

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