Wrenching: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrenching

 

[ หˆrษ›nสงษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional impact

Wrenching describes an experience that causes intense emotional pain or distress. It often refers to situations that deeply affect oneโ€™s feelings, leading to a heightened sense of sorrow or regret.

Synonyms

agonizing, distressing, heartbreaking, painful.

Examples of usage

  • The film had a wrenching ending that left the audience in tears.
  • Her wrenching story of loss moved everyone in the room.
  • Watching the news coverage was a wrenching experience.
  • He felt a wrenching sadness wash over him as he read the letter.
Context #2 | Verb

physical action

To wrench means to pull or twist something suddenly and violently, causing it to become separated or damaged. It can also refer to the act of inflicting physical damage to a body part by twisting it away from its natural position.

Synonyms

jerk, pry, pull, twist.

Examples of usage

  • She had to wrench the door open to escape.
  • He wrenched his ankle during the game.
  • The mechanic wrenched the bolt loose.
  • Don't wrench the handle too hard.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrenching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torcer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verrenken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membengkokkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบั€ัƒั‡ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykrฤ™canie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใญใ˜ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tordre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torcer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผkme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํ‹€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkroucenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรบtenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ukrivljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torcer

Etymology

The term 'wrench' derives from the Middle English word 'wrenchen', which means to twist or turn. The word has roots in the Old English term 'wrencan', meaning to twist or distort. It can also be traced to Germanic languages, indicating a sense of physical struggle or effort. Over time, the word evolved to encompass both physical and emotional contexts, highlighting its flexibility in usage. The adjective form 'wrenching' emerged in the 19th century, primarily to describe profound emotional suffering but has maintained its original connection to the physical act of twisting. Today, 'wrenching' is commonly employed in literature and everyday speech to denote experiences of heartache or distress.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,537, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.