wretch

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is despicable, pathetic, or contemptible.

  - "He was a wretch, despised by all."
  - "The wretched man begged for mercy but was ignored."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛtʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wretch
hetch , etch , wetch

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Variants

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wretch , wretches

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Etymology

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Old English wrecan 'to overthrow, to ruin', related to wracu 'misery, wretchedness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wretch' has been used in the titles of several works of literature, including 'The Wretched of the Earth' by Frantz Fanon and 'The Wretched' by Victor Hugo.

2. In the novel 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, the character Estella is described as a 'wretch' by Pip.

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Related Concepts

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1. misery: A state of deep sadness, despair, or suffering.

2. pity: Feeling of compassion and concern for someone's suffering or misfortune.

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Culture

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The term 'wretch' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe characters who are suffering or in a state of misery. It is often used to evoke feelings of pity or contempt.

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3. mnemonics
   

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