prize |
wrest |
Synonyms |
Prize is a synonym of wrest.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between prize and wrest
is that
prize is (obsolete) to compete in a prizefight while
wrest is (obsolete) active or motive power.
As nouns the difference between prize and wrest
is that
prize is that which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power while
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
As verbs the difference between prize and wrest
is that
prize is to consider highly valuable; to esteem while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
catch |
wrest |
In obsolete terms the difference between catch and wrest
is that
catch is a type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch while
wrest is active or motive power.
As nouns the difference between catch and wrest
is that
catch is the act of seizing or capturing. {{jump|act of capturing}} singular while
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
As verbs the difference between catch and wrest
is that
catch is
To capture, overtake.wrest is to pull or twist violently.
wrest |
weed |
Related terms |
Wrest is a related term of weed.
As nouns the difference between wrest and weed
is that
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion while
weed is pasture or
weed can be willow.
As a verb wrest
is to pull or twist violently.
wrest |
winkle |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between wrest and winkle
is that
wrest is to pull or twist violently while
winkle is to extract.
As nouns the difference between wrest and winkle
is that
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion while
winkle is a periwinkle or its shell, of family
family: Littorinidae.
wrest |
ferret |
Related terms |
In lang=en terms the difference between wrest and ferret
is that
wrest is a key to tune a stringed instrument while
ferret is a tape of silk, cotton, or ribbon, used to tie documents, clothing, etc. or along the edge of fabric.
As verbs the difference between wrest and ferret
is that
wrest is to pull or twist violently while
ferret is to hunt game with ferrets.
As nouns the difference between wrest and ferret
is that
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion while
ferret is an often domesticated mammal rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
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wrest |
As a verb wrest is
to pull or twist violently.
As a noun wrest is
the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
tear |
wrest |
Related terms |
Tear is a related term of wrest.
As verbs the difference between tear and wrest
is that
tear is to rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate or
tear can be to produce tears while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
As nouns the difference between tear and wrest
is that
tear is a hole or break caused by tearing or
tear can be a drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation while
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
demand |
wrest |
Related terms |
Demand is a related term of wrest.
As nouns the difference between demand and wrest
is that
demand is the desire to purchase goods and services while
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
As verbs the difference between demand and wrest
is that
demand is to request forcefully while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
withdraw |
wrest |
Related terms |
Withdraw is a related term of wrest.
As verbs the difference between withdraw and wrest
is that
withdraw is to pull (something) back, aside, or away while
wrest is to pull or twist violently.
As a noun wrest is
the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
wrest |
extract |
Related terms |
Wrest is a related term of extract.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between wrest and extract
is that
wrest is (obsolete) active or motive power while
extract is (obsolete) a peculiar principle (fundamental essence) once erroneously supposed to form the basis of all vegetable extracts; -- called also the extractive principle.
As verbs the difference between wrest and extract
is that
wrest is to pull or twist violently while
extract is to draw out or forth; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.
As nouns the difference between wrest and extract
is that
wrest is the act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion while
extract is that which is extracted or drawn out.
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