wrest
Translation
to wrest, to wrench, to seize
Examples
He wrested the knife from the attacker.
He wrested the knife from the attacker.
They wrested control of the company from the board.
They wrested control of the company from the board.
Grammar Patterns
to wrest ((sth.)) from ((sb./sth.)) He wrested the book from her hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seize, wrench, snatch; Antonyms: give, release
Etymology
From Old English 'wræstan' (to twist, wrench).
Memory Tips
Imagine using your 'wrist' to 'wrest' something away with a twisting motion.