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to wring
01
to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it
Transitive: to wring a fabric
Examples
He wrung the dishcloth to remove the soapy water after washing the dishes.
She carefully wrung the mop head to remove the dirty water into the bucket.
02
to cause extreme emotional or physical pain or distress to someone
Transitive: to wring sb/sth
Examples
The news of the accident wrung her heart, causing her immense grief.
The breakup wrung his soul, leaving him in a state of deep sadness.
03
to press and twist something forcibly
Transitive: to wring sth
Examples
The strong winds threatened to wring the branches of the fragile sapling.
The wrestler attempted to wring his opponent's arm to gain an advantage.
04
to obtain or extract something, often with great effort, difficulty, or pressure
Transitive: to wring sth out of sb | to wring sth from sb
Examples
She managed to wring the truth out of the reluctant witness during the intense cross-examination.
He wrung a confession out of the suspect through a lengthy and persistent interrogation.
Wring
01
a twisting squeeze
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