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WRUNG

(noun, verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Wrung.

How to pronounce wrung:

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Wrung - as a noun

A twisting squeeze

Example: "Gave the wet cloth a wring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squeeze25

Wrung - as a verb

Twist and press out of shape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contort9deform12distort8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distort8twine8twist8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

Example: "Wring one's hand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrench14

Obtain by coercion or intimidation

Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extort13gouge7rack10squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13plume9rob5soak8surcharge15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

Example: "Wring the towels"

Example Sentences

"She wrung the wet clothes and hung them out to dry."
"He wrung his hands nervously as he waited for the test results."
"The wrestler twisted his opponent's arm and wrung it behind his back."
"She wrung the dishcloth to get rid of the excess water."
"The teacher wrung the chalkboard eraser to remove the dust."
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Word Game Points

Is WRUNG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wrung is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WRUNG has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WRUNG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wrung is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WRUNG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is WRUNG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wrung is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WRUNG has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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