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wring

verb
/rɪŋ/

Meaning

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

Example Sentences

She had to wring the towel after washing it.

Example Expressions

wring one's hands

Synonyms

twist, squeeze, extract, compress

Antonyms

release, loosen, free

Collocations

wring out, wring the towel, wring hands, wring a confession

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