wrenching

• Descreve algo que causa dor física ou emocional intensa, sofrimento ou abalo; também pode se referir a algo que exige grande esforço ou é penoso.

Describes something that causes great physical or emotional pain, distress, or upheaval.

1. Causing great physical or mental sufferingC1formal

   Extremely painful, distressing, or emotionally agonizing.

   Angustiante

   • The film's ending was a wrenching portrayal of loss.
   • He felt a wrenching pain in his chest.
   • The decision to leave was a wrenching experience for the whole family.

   Sinônimosagonizingdistressingexcruciatingharrowingpainfultraumatic

   Antônimoscomfortingjoyfulpleasantpleasurablesoothing

• Verbo que significa puxar ou torcer algo com força e de repente, ou causar dor ou sofrimento.

A verb meaning to pull or twist something suddenly and violently, or to cause pain or distress.

1. Twist or pull violentlyB2formal

   To twist or pull something with a sudden, forceful movement, often to detach it from its place.

   Arrancar com força

   • He wrenched the door open with all his strength.
   • She wrenched the toy from the child's grasp.
   • The mechanic wrenched the bolt free from the engine.

   Sinônimosforcejerkpullripteartugtwistwrestwringyank

2. Make a sudden twisting motionB2formal

   To perform a sharp, twisting movement of the body or a part of the body.

   Torcer de repente

   • He wrenched his body around to see who was calling him.
   • She wrenched her head to the side to avoid the collision.
   • The dancer wrenched her torso in a dramatic spin.

   Sinônimostwistwrestwring

3. Twist in pain or anguishB2formal

   To twist or contort the body or face as an expression of intense physical or emotional pain.

   Contorcer-se de dor

   • His face wrenched in agony as the doctor set the bone.
   • She wrenched her hands together, overcome with grief.
   • The patient wrenched on the bed, unable to find relief.

   Sinônimoscontortdistortscrew uptwist

4. Sprain by twistingB2formal

   To injure a joint, such as an ankle or wrist, by twisting it suddenly and forcefully.

   Torcer

   • He wrenched his ankle while stepping off the curb.
   • She wrenched her wrist trying to catch the falling vase.
   • The athlete wrenched his knee during the game.

   Sinônimosricksprainturntwistwrick