"wrenched" in the verb sense

1. wrench, twist

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

"wrench a window off its hinges"

"wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"

"a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"

2. wrench

make a sudden twisting motion

3. wring, wrench

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

"Wring one's hand"

4. twist, sprain, wrench, turn, wrick, rick

twist suddenly so as to sprain

"wrench one's ankle"

"The wrestler twisted his shoulder"

"the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"

"I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"

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