Wrenching Definition

wrenching
adjective
  1. causing great physical or mental suffering; "a wrenching pain"

"Wrenching" in song lyrics

See how wrenching is used in real songs:

  • "Scar vision, chared flesh, is authentic, heart wrenching"
    Block McCloud f/ Jean Grae, Killah Priest, Pumpkinhead — Master's Degree
  • "blood wrenching"
    AOL — AOL
  • "accident blood wrenching"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "wrenching"

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