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How to say: wrest

Spelling: Wrest Syllables wrest

US accent

/ɹˈɛst/

UK accent

/ɹˈɛst/

Definition

Definition — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

e.g. “wrest the knife from his hands”

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