wrests

We have found lemma(root) word of wrests : wrest.

Definitions


[rɛst], (Verb)

Definitions:
- forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp
(e.g: Leila tried to wrest her arm from his hold)

- distort the meaning or interpretation of (something) to suit one's own interests or views
(e.g: you appear convinced of my guilt, and wrest every reply I have made)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English wrǣstan ‘twist, tighten’, of Germanic origin; related to Danish vriste, also to wrist


[rɛst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a key for tuning a harp or piano


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English wrǣstan ‘twist, tighten’, of Germanic origin; related to Danish vriste, also to wrist




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