wrangle

[ˈraŋɡ(ə)l]

wrangle Definition

• 1. to argue or dispute angrily and noisily
• 2. to herd or round up livestock

Using wrangle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wrangle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The siblings wrangled over who would get the last cookie.

• Example

  The lawyers wrangled for hours over the details of the contract.

• Example

  The cowboys wrangled the cattle into the pen.

• Example

  The politicians wrangled over the budget for weeks.

wrangle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wrangle

• quarrel
• bicker
• squabble
• argue
• dispute

Antonyms for wrangle

• agree
• concur

Idioms Using wrangle

• a wrangle of

  a group of people or animals that are difficult to control or manage

  Example

  The teacher had a wrangle of rowdy students in her class.

• wrangle with

  to struggle with or contend against something or someone

  Example

  The company is currently wrangling with financial difficulties.

• wrangle for

  to compete or fight for something

  Example

  The candidates are wrangling for the nomination.

Phrases with wrangle

• wrangle out

  to resolve a dispute or problem through discussion or negotiation

  Example

  We need to wrangle out a solution to this issue.

• wrangle in

  to bring something or someone under control or into a desired position

  Example

  The new manager had to wrangle in the chaotic office environment.

• wrangle up

  to gather or collect something, especially in a haphazard way

  Example

  I need to wrangle up some supplies before we start the project.

Origins of wrangle

from Middle English 'wranglen', meaning 'to wrestle'

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Summary: wrangle in Brief

The verb 'wrangle' [ˈraŋɡ(ə)l] means to argue or dispute angrily and noisily, or to herd or round up livestock. It can be used in phrases like 'wrangle out,' meaning to resolve a dispute, and idioms like 'a wrangle of,' referring to a group that is difficult to control. 'Wrangle' also has the sense of struggling with or competing for something, as in 'The candidates are wrangling for the nomination.'