Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Wring.
How to pronounce wring:
Def 1 US
Wring - as a noun
Wring - as a verb
Twist and press out of shape
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contort9deform12distort8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distort8twine8twist8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
Example: "Wring one's hand"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrench14Obtain by coercion or intimidation
Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extort13gouge7rack10squeeze25Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13plume9rob5soak8surcharge15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
Example: "Wring the towels"
Example Sentences
"The coach told the players to wring out their soaked jerseys after practice."
"I had to wring the excess water out of the dishcloth before using it."
"The girl's tears seemed to wring sympathy from everyone who saw her."
"They had to wring information from the reluctant witness during the trial."
"After a long day of gardening, he had to wring the sweat from his shirt."
Word Game Points
Is WRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is WRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is WRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wring is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
