wrench
verb (used with object)
to twist suddenly and forcibly; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
wrenching
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present participleof wrench.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Then it was Suzann Pettersen's gut wrenching and ultimately successful putt on the final green at the Scottish course that decided the outcome.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Mr. Rasmussen is especially good at showing how wrenching this change was.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Rangers were obviously hoping reuniting McInnes with Lawrence Shankland would be a winning formula after they went so close to wrenching the title away from Celtic while at Hearts last season.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
What a bounty of heart, wit and captivating stage presence from this Irish singer behind “Euro-Country,” one of the funniest and most wrenching albums of 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
It was like they weren’t even really talking to me, but rather, right at my body, wrenching the two apart.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
