Meaning Of The Word Wrest

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wrest
verb: If you wrest something from someone else, you take it from them, especially when this is difficult or illegal.
verb: If you wrest something from someone who is holding it, you take it from them by pulling or twisting it violently.

wrest in American English
the act of wresting; a twist; wrench
to turn or twist; esp., to pull or force away violently with a twisting motion
noun: a wresting; twist or wrench
transitive verb: to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist

wrest in British English
to take or force away by violent pulling or twisting
noun: the act or an instance of wresting

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