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wrested

The correct spelling is wrested.

How to pronounce wrested

verb

Say it like: Res-ted

The correct spelling is wrested. To pull or twist violently. For example: "He wrested the remote control from my grasp and changed the channel."

Usage Examples

He wrested the remote control from my grasp and changed the channel.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pull or twist violently.
  2. 2.To obtain by pulling or violent force.
  3. 3.To seize.
  4. 4.To distort, to pervert, to twist.
  5. 5.To tune with a wrest, or key.

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