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Wrested: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrested

 

[ ˈrɛstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical struggle

The word 'wrested' is the past tense of the verb ' wrest,' which means to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp. It implies a struggle or effort against resistance in order to obtain or acquire something, often against opposition. This action can relate to various contexts, including sports, physical confrontations, or even abstract scenarios like 'wresting control' from someone. To wrest something away can also symbolize a fight against circumstances or challenges.

Synonyms

extract, grasp, seize, snatch, wrest

Examples of usage

  • He wrested the book from her hands.
  • The rebels wrested control of the town.
  • She wrested the truth from him after much persuasion.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrancado

🇮🇳 छीन लिया

🇩🇪 gewaltsam genommen

🇮🇩 merebut

🇺🇦 вибрано

🇵🇱 wyrwany

🇯🇵 奪われた

🇫🇷 arraché

🇪🇸 despojado

🇹🇷 zorla alınmış

🇰🇷 강제로 빼앗은

🇸🇦 انتزع

🇨🇿 vydržený

🇸🇰 vydrhnutý

🇨🇳 夺取的

🇸🇮 odtrgan

🇮🇸 rænt

🇰🇿 тартып алынған

🇬🇪 წართმეული

🇦🇿 qoparılmış

🇲🇽 arrebatado

Etymology

The word 'wrested' is derived from the Old English term ' wrestian,' which means 'to twist or to wrestle.' The etymological roots can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic *wrastwōną, which denotes the action of twisting. It is also related to similar words in other Germanic languages, demonstrating the cultural significance of grappling or contesting physical objects or ideas. Over time, 'wrest' evolved to encompass both the physical action of struggling for something and the metaphorical sense of fighting for control or dominance in various aspects of life. The transition from its original physical meaning to broader metaphorical applications reflects the dynamic nature of language, as words adapt to encompass new ideas and societal changes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,164, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.