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wrest in Norwegian

wrest in Norwegian is fravriste — wrest means to pull or twist violently.

wrest in Norwegian

fravriste

verb

(transitive) To obtain by pulling or violent force.

What does "wrest" mean?

verb To pull or twist violently.
verb To obtain by pulling or violent force.
verb To distort, to pervert, to twist.
verb To tune with a wrest, or key.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "wrest" in Norwegian?

"wrest" in Norwegian is fravriste. wrest means: To pull or twist violently.

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