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wrestle

[ˈrɛsl]

wrestle Definition

  • 1to fight someone by holding them and trying to push them to the ground
  • 2to struggle to deal with a difficult problem or situation

Using wrestle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The two wrestlers were wrestling fiercely.

  • Example

    He wrestled the gun out of the attacker's hand.

  • Example

    I've been wrestling with this decision for weeks.

  • Example

    She is wrestling with depression.

wrestle Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for wrestle

Idioms Using wrestle

  • to struggle with temptation or evil

    Example

    He felt like he was wrestling with the devil when he was faced with the choice to cheat on his exam.

  • to face a very difficult or dangerous situation

    Example

    Taking care of three young children while working full-time felt like wrestling with an alligator.

  • to finally solve or overcome a difficult problem or situation

    Example

    After months of negotiations, they were finally able to wrestle the contract to the ground.

Phrases with wrestle

  • wrestle with one's conscience

    to struggle with a moral dilemma or decision

    Example

    He was wrestling with his conscience over whether to tell the truth or not.

  • to struggle to express oneself in words

    Example

    As a writer, she often wrestles with words to find the right ones to convey her ideas.

  • to struggle to accept or come to terms with a difficult reality

    Example

    After the death of his father, he had to wrestle with the reality of being the sole provider for his family.

Origins of wrestle

from Old English 'wrǣstlian', meaning 'to wrestle'

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Summary: wrestle in Brief

The verb 'wrestle' [ˈrɛsl] refers to fighting by holding and pushing someone to the ground, as well as struggling with difficult problems or situations. Examples include 'The two wrestlers were wrestling fiercely,' and 'She is wrestling with depression.' The phrase 'wrestle with one's conscience' denotes struggling with a moral dilemma, while 'wrestle with words' means struggling to express oneself. Idioms include 'wrestle with the devil,' meaning struggling with temptation, and 'wrestle with an alligator,' meaning facing a difficult situation.