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Wrenching — Wrench Wrench, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wrenched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wrenching}.] [OE. wrenchen, AS. wrencan to deceive, properly, to twist, from wrenc guile, deceit, a twisting. ????. See {Wrench}, n.] [1913 Webster] 1. To pull with a twist; to wrest … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wrenching — adjective causing great physical or mental suffering (Freq. 1) a wrenching pain • Syn: ↑racking • Similar to: ↑painful … Useful english dictionary
wrenching — rentʃ n. violent twist; violent ripping; act of wresting; tool for gripping or turning bolts v. pull by force; bend forcefully; twist; hurt by twisting; cut off; distort, pervert … English contemporary dictionary
gut-wrenching — ADJ Gut wrenching events or experiences make you feel extremely shocked or upset. [mainly JOURNALISM] Going to court can be an expensive, time consuming and gut wrenching experience that is best avoided … English dictionary
gut-wrenching — /gut ren ching/, adj. involving great distress or anguish; agonizing: a gut wrenching decision. * * * … Universalium
gut-wrenching — /gut ren ching/, adj. involving great distress or anguish; agonizing: a gut wrenching decision … Useful english dictionary
gut-wrenching — adjective Date: 1974 causing mental or emotional anguish … New Collegiate Dictionary
gut-wrenching — adjective a) sickening b) difficult to tolerate … Wiktionary
gut wrenching — agonizing, extremely distressing, causing a lot of stress … English contemporary dictionary
heart-wrenching sob — sorrowful cry … English contemporary dictionary
