wrest |
dig |
Related terms |
Wrest is a related term of dig.
As nouns the difference between wrest and dig
is that
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion while
dig is ditch, dyke.
As a verb wrest
is to pull or twist violently.
prise |
wrest |
Synonyms |
Prise is a synonym of wrest.
As verbs the difference between prise and wrest
is that
prise is while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
As an adjective prise
is priced.
As a noun wrest is
the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
grab |
wrest |
In lang=en terms the difference between grab and wrest
is that
grab is a soundbite while
wrest is a key to tune a stringed instrument.
As verbs the difference between grab and wrest
is that
grab is to grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
As nouns the difference between grab and wrest
is that
grab is a sudden snatch (for something while
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
distort |
wrest |
Synonyms |
Distort is a synonym of wrest.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between distort and wrest
is that
distort is (obsolete) distorted; misshapen while
wrest is (obsolete) active or motive power.
As verbs the difference between distort and wrest
is that
distort is to bring something out of shape while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
As an adjective distort
is (obsolete) distorted; misshapen.
As a noun wrest is
the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
wrest |
deform |
Related terms |
Wrest is a related term of deform.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between wrest and deform
is that
wrest is (obsolete) active or motive power while
deform is (obsolete) deformed, misshapen.
As verbs the difference between wrest and deform
is that
wrest is to pull or twist violently while
deform is to change the form of, negatively.
As a noun wrest
is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
As an adjective deform is
(obsolete) deformed, misshapen.
exact |
wrest |
Synonyms |
Exact is a synonym of wrest.
As verbs the difference between exact and wrest
is that
exact is to demand and enforce the payment or performance of while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
As an adjective exact
is precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
As a noun wrest is
the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
wrest |
mulct |
Related terms |
Wrest is a related term of mulct.
As verbs the difference between wrest and mulct
is that
wrest is to pull or twist violently while
mulct is to impose such a fine or penalty.
As nouns the difference between wrest and mulct
is that
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion while
mulct is (legal) a fine or penalty, especially a pecuniary one.
wrest |
uproot |
Related terms |
Wrest is a related term of uproot.
As verbs the difference between wrest and uproot
is that
wrest is to pull or twist violently while
uproot is to root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.
As a noun wrest
is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
remove |
wrest |
Related terms |
Remove is a related term of wrest.
As verbs the difference between remove and wrest
is that
remove is (
label) to move something from one place to another, especially to take away while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
As nouns the difference between remove and wrest
is that
remove is the act of removing something while
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
wrest |
extirpate |
Related terms |
Wrest is a related term of extirpate.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between wrest and extirpate
is that
wrest is (obsolete) active or motive power while
extirpate is (obsolete) to clear an area of roots and stumps.
As verbs the difference between wrest and extirpate
is that
wrest is to pull or twist violently while
extirpate is (obsolete) to clear an area of roots and stumps.
As a noun wrest
is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
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