wrangle

[ˈraŋɡ(ə)l]

wrangle Definition

  • 1to argue or dispute angrily and noisily
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for wrangle

Idioms Using wrangle

  • 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.

  • to struggle with or contend against something or someone

    Example

    The company is currently wrangling with financial difficulties.

  • to compete or fight for something

    Example

    The candidates are wrangling for the nomination.

Phrases with wrangle

  • to resolve a dispute or problem through discussion or negotiation

    Example

    We need to wrangle out a solution to this issue.

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

    Example

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

  • 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.'