Synonyms of wrestle

wrestle

verb

ˈre-səl 

as in to fight

to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery

the sisters wrestled on the floor over the last cookie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fight
• grapple
• brawl
• tussle
• battle
• contend
• rassle
• scuffle
• combat
• hit
• duel
• punch
• war (against)
• strike
• skirmish
• clash (with)
• box
• beat
• slug
• spar
• bash
• buffet
• batter

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of wrestle

And by then, Arizona and the United States will have a whole contentious presidential election and its aftermath with which to wrestle. —Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024

Meanwhile, Rhodes looked like an even bigger star after the victory and Gunther’s post-match handshake, which is fitting for a throwback character who treats wrestling like a legitimate sport. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Together, the men wrestle with profound changes brought on by widowhood, retirement, divorce, and other big transitions. —Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024

News about how she's wrestled with her desire for more kids — especially after welcoming her twins, Verse and Valley, with Scott. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024

Phrases Containing wrestle

• wrestle (with)