Definition
- (verb) To violently move in a turn or writhe.
- (verb) To pull or twist violently. “With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched the car door off and pulled out the injured man.”
- (verb) To turn aside or deflect.
- (verb) To slander.
- (verb) To tighten with or as if with a winch.
- (verb) To injure (a joint) by pulling or twisting. “Be careful not to wrench your ankle walking along those loose stones!”
- (verb) To distort from the original meaning.
- (verb) To thrust a weapon in a twisting motion.
- (verb) To disarm an opponent by whirling his or her blade away.
- (verb) To rack with pain.
- (verb) To deprive by means of a violent pull or twist.
- (verb) To use the tool known as a wrench. “The plumber wrenched the pipes until they came loose.”
Word stats
- Wrenched contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 17.
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Words starting with WRE
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Frequently asked questions
What does Wrenched mean?
To violently move in a turn or writhe.
How many letters are in Wrenched?
Wrenched has 8 letters.
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