Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wrest-control
verb
/rɛst kənˈtroʊl/
Definition
To forcibly take control or authority over something from someone else.
Examples
- The manager had to wrest control of the project from the previous team leader.
- After much negotiation, the residents managed to wrest control of their community center from the local government.
Meaning
Wresting control often implies struggle or conflict in the process of gaining authority or power.
Synonyms
- Seize control
- Assert authority
- Take charge
