Wrench from Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛntʃ/ /ˈfɹəm
RENCH-frum
ɹˈɛntʃ/ /fɹˈɒm
rench-FROM
Definition
To forcefully take something away from someone or from a situation, often suddenly or with difficulty.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary, rarely used in everyday conversation. Emphasizes struggle, force, or emotional difficulty. Often used figuratively (e.g., 'wrench from his grasp', 'wrenched from her family'). Not to be confused with the regular verb 'wrench' (as in using a tool).
Spanish: arrebatar de - arrancar dePortuguese (BR): arrancar de - tomar à força dePortuguese (PT): arrancar de - tirar à força deChinese (Simplified): 强行夺走 - 从...抢走Chinese (Traditional): 強行奪走 - 從...搶走Hindi: छीन लेनाArabic: ينتزع منBengali: ছিনিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: вырвать у - вырвать изJapanese: 無理やり奪い取るVietnamese: giật khỏi - cưỡng đoạt khỏiKorean: 빼앗다 - 억지로 떼어내다Turkish: zorla almak - elinden çekip almakUrdu: زبردستی چھین لیناIndonesian: merampas dari - merebut dari
Example Sentences
The toy was wrenched from the child's hands.
basic
He tried to wrench the book from her grasp.
basic
The letter was wrenched from his pocket.
basic
Her dreams were wrenched from her by the sudden news.
natural
It felt like my heart was wrenched from my chest.
natural
He was wrenched from his family by war.
natural