ontwringen

Definitions of ontwringen
  1. verb
    twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
    synonyms: loswringen, verdraaien, wringen
    loswringen, vertekenen, vervormen, werken
    twist and press out of shape
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    verdraaien, vervormen, werken
    form into a spiral shape
  2. verb
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
    synonyms: afdwingen
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    aderlaten, afjatten, afnemen, afpakken, afpikken, afzetten, afzetter, benemen, bestelen, bezwendelen, flessen, kaalplukken, ontnemen, ontroven, ontstelen, pluimen, plukken, scheren, snijden, tillen, uitkleden
    rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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