
Wring from
Forceful Persuasion
Used when someone persuades another to give up information through persistent effort.
The detective had to wring the details of the crime from the uncooperative witness.
Implies Difficulty
Suggests that obtaining the information was not easy and took significant effort.
She wrung the approval from the committee after months of proposals.
Emotional Undertone
Can convey a sense of emotional strain for the person providing the information.
I finally wrung the confession from him, and it was clear he felt relieved.