wrenching

Words with a similar base: wrenching

'wrenching'

[wrench.v.01] as in: twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

Examples:
wrench a window off its hinges
wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest

'wrenching'

[wrench.v.02] as in: make a sudden twisting motion

'wrenching'

[wring.v.02] as in: twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

Examples:
Wring one's hand

'wrenching'

[twist.v.10] as in: twist suddenly so as to sprain

Examples:
wrench one's ankle
The wrestler twisted his shoulder
the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days

'wrenching'

[racking.s.01] as in: causing great physical or mental suffering

Examples:
a wrenching pain

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