wrest


Definition: Meaning of, wrest in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɛst /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
wrest wrested wrested
Present Participle Third Person Singular
wresting wrests
[transitive always + adverb/preposition]
  1. formal to take power or influence away from someone, especially when this is difficult
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  2. literary to pull something away from someone violently
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wrest used in phrasal verbs

  • wrestle with (phrasal verb)
    1. wrestle with something to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem
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