Wrest
/rɛst/noun
To forcibly pull something from a person's grasp.
Did you know?In ancient times, 'wrest' was often associated with the act of seizing power or control, reflecting a deep-rooted connection to conflict and dominion.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wrestōną
“to twist or turn, to wrestle”
Old English
OE
wrestian
“to pull, to twist or seize”
Middle English
ME
wresten
“to twist or turn with effort”
Modern English
English
wrest
“to forcibly pull or take away, especially by struggle”