Wrested

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of wrest form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

abdicate anamorphism anamorphosis arrogate asymmetry avulse

Example

"The policeman wrested a gun from the murderer."

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