wrenched

[US]/rɛntʃt/
[UK]/rɛnʧt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of wrench; to twist violently; to injure by twisting; to cause emotional pain; to cause grief

Phrases & Collocations

wrenched arm

wrenched heart

wrenched back

wrenched neck

wrenched ankle

wrenched shoulder

wrenched emotions

wrenched fate

wrenched soul

wrenched feelings

Example Sentences

he wrenched his back while lifting the heavy box.

the mechanic wrenched the bolt tightly to secure it.

she wrenched the door open in frustration.

his heart wrenched at the sight of the abandoned puppy.

the injury wrenched his chances of playing in the tournament.

she wrenched her arm during the fall.

he wrenched the truth from her after much persuasion.

the storm wrenched the branches from the trees.

she felt her heart wrenched with sorrow at the news.

he wrenched the steering wheel to avoid the accident.

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