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Definition of Wrest
1. Verb. Obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically. "Wrest power from the old government"
Definition of Wrest
1. v. t. To turn; to twist; esp., to twist or extort by violence; to pull of force away by, or as if by, violent wringing or twisting.
2. n. The act of wresting; a wrench; a violent twist; hence, distortion; perversion.
3. v. t. To turn; to twist; esp., to twist or extort by violence; to pull of force away by, or as if by, violent wringing or twisting.
4. n. The act of wresting; a wrench; a violent twist; hence, distortion; perversion.
Definition of Wrest
1. Verb. To pull or twist violently. ¹
2. Verb. To obtain by pulling or violent force. ¹
3. Verb. (figuratively) To seize ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Wrest
1. to take away by force [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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