wrenching

[ˈren.tʃɪŋ]

wrenching Definition

  • 1causing great physical or emotional pain
  • 2twisting or pulling something violently

Using wrenching: Examples

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  • Example

    The movie was a wrenching portrayal of the effects of war on families.

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    He gave a wrenching cry as he fell to the ground.

  • Example

    She felt a wrenching pain in her ankle as she twisted it on the stairs.

wrenching Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: wrenching in Brief

The adjective 'wrenching' [ˈren.tʃɪŋ] describes something that causes great physical or emotional pain, or twisting or pulling something violently. Examples include 'The movie was a wrenching portrayal of the effects of war on families,' and 'She felt a wrenching pain in her ankle as she twisted it on the stairs.'