Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: wretch
IPA transcription: [ɹ'ɛtʃ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: wretch
    Meaning: performs some wicked deed
  • Synonyms: poor_devil, wretch
    Meaning: someone you feel sorry for
Usage examples
  • Let the wretch go.
  • What a lost wretch she saw!
  • "Ungrateful wretch!" said the Beast.
  • The wretch, she may be passing fair.
  • This poor foresworn wretch upstairs will die."
  • "The man who should have suffered was that wretch Beryl."
  • 'Now', she cried, 'what shall I do with such a wretch as you?
  • "Oh, you--you miserable wretch!" she cried, hoarse with anger and despair.
  • It was horrible; he was making love to her, this wretch, whom she despised.
  • "You wretch!" said I, catching my breath--"you--you--you villainous old hag!"