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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act by which something is wrenched.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of wrench form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   causing great physical or mental suffering wordnet

Synonyms

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claimdemanddistortionerrorexactionextortion

Example

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"The funeral of the popular young sports star cut down in his prime was heart wrenching."

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