wrench
verb (used with object)
to twist suddenly and forcibly; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
wrenchingly
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a word derived from
wrench.
Example Sentences
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While the central meaning of all this has yet to be revealed, Seehorn’s performance of Carol’s obstinate loneliness is wrenchingly genuine to anyone who has ever felt alone in a sea of smiling strangers.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2025
As I grapple with these issues, I'm discovering these darker facets of my Jewish identity, and doing so is wrenchingly painful.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2023
They’re also wrenchingly persuasive as two people entering the void — and watching as life, love and memory slip away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2022
Even more wrenchingly, Syniakova had relatives and friends in the hard-hit city of Mariupol, where she vacationed as a child.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2022
This year’s festival is packed, but remembering Darin, I feel wrenchingly alone.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
