Wrest

September 1, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Wrest

Verb
झपटना, बलपूर्वक लेना
Definition

To take something by force or effort; to seize.

Contextual Sentence: "The rebels tried to wrest control of the capital from the government."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Sounds like 'rest' but with a 'w'—taking something from rest by force.
Synonyms
snatch extract wrench
Antonyms
surrender yield give