rack vs wring

rack and wring both are nouns.

rack and wring both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rack	Yes	No	Yes	No
wring	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, rack and wring are synonyms defined as:

rack and wring: obtain by coercion or intimidation

Other synonyms of rack include extort, gouge, squeeze.

rack (noun)	wring (noun)
a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately	a twisting squeeze
a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body
a support for displaying ot holding various articles
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
the destruction or collapse of something
rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton

rack (verb)	wring (verb)
torture on the rack	twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block	twist and press out of shape
place in a rack	twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
work on a rack	obtain by coercion or intimidation
stretch to the limits
torment emotionally or mentally
go at a rack
draw off from the lees
run before a gale
fly in high wind
obtain by coercion or intimidation
put on a rack and pinion

Difference between rack and wring

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