wring in Swedish
wring in Swedish is tvinga, vrida ur — wring means to twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
wring in Swedish
tvinga
To obtain (something) from or out of a person or thing by extortion or other force.
vrida ur
Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.
What does "wring" mean?
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verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
"She wrung out the wet towel over the sink."
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verb To twist and clasp the hands together from distress or anxiety.
"He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results."
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verb To obtain something with difficulty or by applying pressure, such as forcing out a confession.
"The journalist finally wrung a confession out of the suspect."
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wring in a sentence
- She wrung out the wet towel over the sink.
- He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results.
- The journalist finally wrung a confession out of the suspect.
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What is "wring" in Swedish?
"wring" in Swedish is tvinga, vrida ur. wring means: To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
How do you use "wring" in a sentence?
Example: "She wrung out the wet towel over the sink." In Swedish, "wring" is tvinga, vrida ur.
Are there other ways to say "wring" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "wring": tvinga, vrida ur.
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