wringing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb twist and press out of shape
  2. verb twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
  3. verb obtain by coercion or intimidation

Etymology

From Middle English wryngynge; equivalent to wring + -ing.

Synonyms

contort, deform, distort, wring

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