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The act or state of wresting
“His relentless questioning of the witness was a masterclass in legal wringing, as he skillfully extracted the truth from each hesitant response.”
The action of extorting money from someone with threats or intimidation
The action or fact of profiteering off someone for personal gain
The production of something by pressing it out
Containing, soaked in, or covered in water
Present participle for to grab or squeeze with a twisting motion
“He was happy to simply wring the wet clothes with his powerful hands.”
Present participle for to choke or strangle with one's hands
“I'll wring your neck! You scoundrel! Who sent you here to play smart?”
Present participle for to extract or pull out, typically with force or effort
“Looks like the calipers were stuck and they used pliers to wring the pistons free.”
Present participle for to obtain with great effort or difficulty
“Desperately attempting to wring profits from the wild land, they were experimenting with raising silkworms, cotton, flax, and rice while developing forest industries and raising cattle.”
Present participle for to obtain through extortion or force
“By virtue of his office and his power of veto, he was able to wring a few concessions.”
Present participle for to cause emotional pain or distress to
“The narrative material is obviously shaped in order to wring the audience's melodramatic heart.”
Present participle for to take, pull or remove by force
Present participle for to handle a substance physically with the intent of creating a desired form
Present participle for to exploit or use to one's advantage
Present participle for to exploit someone for one's own benefit, especially in an underhanded way
Present participle for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Present participle for to issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty
Present participle for to physically deform or misshape something
Present participle for to physically grip or grasp something
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