wringen

Definitions of wringen
  1. verb
    squeeze tightly between the fingers
    synonyms: afknellen, knellen, knijpen, spannen
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    type of:
    pakken, vasthouden
    hold fast or firmly
  2. verb
    twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
    synonyms: loswringen, ontwringen, verdraaien
    loswringen, vertekenen, vervormen, werken
    twist and press out of shape
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    verdraaien, vervormen, werken
    form into a spiral shape
  3. verb
    squeeze or press together
    synonyms: ineenkrimpen, ineenkronkelen, persen, samentrekken, verengen, vernauwen, versmallen
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    types:
    gesmoord, kelen, smoren, versmoren, verstikken, worgen, wurgen
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    stuiptrekken
    contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
    stuiptrekken
    cause to contract
    type of:
    verstevigen
    become tight or tighter
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