wrangled

[ˈraŋɡ(ə)ld]

wrangled Definition

• 1. to argue or dispute angrily and noisily
• 2. to control or deal with something difficult or complicated

Using wrangled: Examples

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

• Example

  The siblings wrangled over who would inherit the family business.

• Example

  The team wrangled with the complex problem for weeks before finding a solution.

• Example

  He wrangled with his conscience before making the decision.

wrangled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wrangled

• argue
• quarrel
• bicker
• dispute
• manage
• tackle
• handle

Phrases with wrangled

• wrangle over

  to argue or dispute about something

  Example

  The two parties have been wrangling over the terms of the contract for months.

• wrangle out of

  to obtain something by arguing or persuading someone

  Example

  She managed to wrangle a discount out of the salesman.

• wrangle with

  to struggle with or try to solve a difficult problem

  Example

  The company is currently wrangling with financial difficulties.

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Summary: wrangled in Brief

The verb 'wrangled' [ˈraŋɡ(ə)ld] means to argue or dispute angrily and noisily, or to control or deal with something difficult or complicated. It can be used in phrases like 'wrangle over' and 'wrangle with', and it has formal synonyms like 'argue' and 'dispute', as well as informal ones like 'fight' and 'deal with'.