To wrench or wrest out of position or relation; to cause to change place by turning or twisting. Const. with adverbs, as apart, asunder, or…

transitive. With adverb or preposition: to twist or wrench (something or someone) off or away. Also figurative.

To twist out of shape, form, or relationship; to give a twist to; to pull, contort, make wry. Also figurative and in figurative context.

absol. To pull or tug (at something) with a turn or twist. Also figurative and transferred.

To force down, pull off or out with a turning strain; to wrench or wring off, etc. Also figurative.