turnwrest in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Turnwrest: to skillfully divert or manipulate attention or conversation from one subject to another.
Sample Sentences
- He tried to turnwrest the conversation to avoid discussing his own mistakes.
- The magician's skill allowed him to turnwrest the audience's attention from the hidden trick.
- In the debate, she managed to turnwrest her opponent's argument to strengthen her own position.
- It was impressive to see how he could turnwrest the situation to his advantage in negotiations.
- The politician sought to turnwrest the scandal into a rallying point for his supporters.