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wretch Definition and Meaning in English (wretch definition)

noun
Synonyms:unfortunatemiserablepitiable
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Wretch definition: A person who is unhappy, unfortunate, or pitiable.

Definitions of Wretch

  1. 1noun

    A person who is unhappy, unfortunate, or pitiable.

  2. 2noun

    A despicable or contemptible person.

Example Sentences

“The poor wretch had lost everything in the fire.”

“He felt like a wretch after betraying his friend.”

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nounwretchedness
adjectivewretched

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poor wretchcollocation

An unfortunate or pitiable person.

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