wrung

In both stories by these authors from Spain, sex is wrung of joy or even sweet mystery.

Not a word of information was wrung from them, no murmur of complaint crossed their lips.

He rose and wrung my hand, then without a word sank back into his chair and buried his face in his hands.

McPherson wrung his hand, without speaking, and strode noisily out.

I sent my love a parcelIn the days when we were young, Or e'er by care and troubleOur heart-strings had been wrung.

The girls congratulated her, wrung her hand, cried, “Well done!”