Definitions

1. noun

A person who is considered to be very unfortunate or miserable; a wretched person.

“He was a wretch who had lost everything in the natural disaster.”

2. noun

A person who is considered to be very wicked or evil.

“The villain was a wretch who had committed many crimes.”

3. verb

To feel or express great distress or suffering.

“She wretched when she heard the news of her parents’ death.”

4. verb

To feel or express great sorrow or regret.

“He wretched when he realized the mistake he had made.”