Synonyms of wrest

Antonyms of wrest

Collocations of wrest

control
Frequency: 70 %

He tried to wrest control of the company from his business partner.

power
Frequency: 60 %

The dictator was able to wrest power from the ruling government.

victory
Frequency: 50 %

The underdog team managed to wrest victory from the reigning champions.

control
Frequency: 40 %

She had to wrest control away from her overbearing boss.

attention
Frequency: 30 %

The controversial statement managed to wrest attention away from the main topic of discussion.

Idiomatic Expressions for wrest

  • Phrase: wrestle with
    Meaning: to struggle with or try to deal with a difficult situation or problem
    Usage: She has been wrestling with the decision to quit her job and start her own business.