wrench vs twist

wrench and twist both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wrench	Yes	No	Yes	No
twist	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, wrench and twist are synonyms defined as:

As nouns, wrench and twist are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of wrench include pull.

As verbs, wrench and twist are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of wrench include rick, sprain, turn, wrick.

As verbs, wrench and twist are synonyms defined as:

wrench and twist: twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

As verbs, twist is a hypernym of wrench; that is, twist is a word with a broader meaning than wrench:

Other hypernyms of wrench include distort, twine.

As verbs, twist is a hypernym of wrench; that is, twist is a word with a broader meaning than wrench:

wrench: make a sudden twisting motion
twist: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Other hypernyms of wrench include squirm, worm, wrestle, wriggle, writhe.

wrench (noun)	twist (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt	social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
a jerky pulling movement	any clever maneuver
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments	the act of rotating rapidly
	turning or twisting around (in place)
	the act of winding or twisting
	a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
	an interpretation of a text or action
	an unforeseen development
	a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
	a jerky pulling movement
	a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
	a circular segment of a curve
	a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

wrench (verb)	twist (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain	twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates	form into twists
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
make a sudden twisting motion	turn in the opposite direction
	form into a spiral shape
	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
	twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
	to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
	do the twist
	extend in curves and turns