wrestled

[ˈrɛsl̩d]

wrestled Definition

  • 1to fight or struggle with someone by holding them and trying to throw or force them down to the ground
  • 2to try hard to deal with a difficult situation or problem

Using wrestled: Examples

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

  • Example

    The two wrestlers wrestled for hours.

  • Example

    He wrestled with his opponent and finally pinned him down.

  • Example

    I wrestled with my conscience before making the decision.

  • Example

    She wrestled with the heavy box and finally managed to move it.

wrestled Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: wrestled in Brief

The verb 'wrestled' [ˈrɛsl̩d] means to fight or struggle with someone by holding them and trying to throw or force them down to the ground. It can also mean to try hard to deal with a difficult situation or problem, as in 'I wrestled with my conscience before making the decision.' Synonyms include 'grappled,' 'scuffled,' and 'tussled.'