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The act or state of wresting
“Wrestling is a form of physical contest that involves grappling and holds, often resulting in the wresting of an opponent's body.”
The action of assuming possession or power of
The obtain through the use of coercion or force
Present participle for to take or seize something with great force or effort
“Their bodies twisted as each tried to wrest the weapon from the other's grasp.”
Present participle for to remove or extract, especially with effort or force
“After nearly an hour, I was finally able to wrest the tree from the ground.”
Present participle for to obtain with great effort or difficulty
“Some men wrest a living from nature and with their hands. This is called work.”
Present participle for to obtain through underhanded means, especially by force or threats
“Some men wrest a living from those who wrest a living from those who wrest a living from nature and with their hands. This is called finance.”
Present participle for to obtain or attain successfully
Present participle for to appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
Present participle for to quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way
Present participle for to take or have a winding course
Present participle for to derive or extract something from someone, especially underhandedly
Present participle for to remove or take away (something) from (someone)
Present participle for to issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty
Present participle for to cause to happen by force, especially observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation
Present participle for to physically deform or misshape something
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