Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wrung
verb
/rʌŋ/
Definition
Past tense of wring, meaning to twist or squeeze something with force to remove liquid or to extract information.
Examples
- She wrung out the wet cloth before hanging it up to dry.
- His heart was wrung with sadness when he heard the news.
Meaning
To extract liquid by twisting or squeezing, or to cause someone to feel a strong emotion, like distress or anguish.
Synonyms
- squeezed
- twisted
- compressed
