wrenching

Meanings

Plural: wrenchings

Verb

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
• make a sudden twisting motion
• twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
• twist suddenly so as to sprain
• present participle and gerund of wrench

Adjective Satellite

• causing great physical or mental suffering
  • "a wrenching pain"

Noun

• The act by which something is wrenched.

Synonyms

racking, rick, sprain, turn, twist, wrench, wrick, wring

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