What is another word for Wrested?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛstɪd] (IPA)

"Wrested" is a strong verb that connotes forceful action. Some synonyms for this word include seized, taken, grabbed, pulled, yanked, snatched, and extracted. Each of these terms implies a sudden and often violent action. However, there are some subtle differences between them. For example, "grabbed" suggests a quick and decisive motion, while "yanked" implies a forceful, jerking movement. "Taken" and "seized" refer to a more deliberate and intentional action. Still, all of these words share the idea of forcibly obtaining something or pulling it away from another person or object.

Usage examples for Wrested

With all her desperation the weapon was soon Wrested from her feeble hand, and she was borne shrieking and struggling among the crowd.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Continue general in peace to till those acres which you once Wrested from the hands of an enemy.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
Thus innocence is depressed for want of support; property is Wrested for want of the protection of the law; and a vile minister, in a corrupt age, can carry an infamous point through a court of justice, the two Houses of Parliament, and complete his horrid design by the sanction of a tyrant.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton

Related words: wrestling, wresting, wresling, wrastlin, wrastlin

Related questions:

  • What is wresting?
  • What is wrastlin?
  • What is wresling?
  • What is wrestlin?
  • How to wrestle?
  • How to wrastle?
  • Word of the Day

    Chases sign
    The term "Chases sign" refers to a linguistic phenomenon known as synonymy, wherein multiple words or phrases are used interchangeably to convey a similar meaning. Synonyms for "Ch...