struggle

[ˈstrʌɡl]

struggle Definition

• 1. make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction
• 2. have difficulty handling or coping with
• 3. a forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack

Using struggle: Examples

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

• Example

  He struggled to break free from the attacker's grasp.

• Example

  She struggled with depression for years.

• Example

  The country is struggling to recover from the economic crisis.

• Example

  The struggle for civil rights continues to this day.

struggle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for struggle

• fight
• battle
• wrestle
• grapple
• resist

Antonyms for struggle

• surrender
• yield
• give in

Idioms Using struggle

• struggle with demons

  to fight against one's inner demons or personal struggles

  Example

  After his divorce, he struggled with his demons for years before seeking help.

• uphill struggle

  a difficult task that requires a lot of effort and determination

  Example

  Starting a new business is always an uphill struggle.

• struggle and strife

  difficulties and problems in life

  Example

  Despite all the struggle and strife, she managed to achieve her goals.

Phrases with struggle

• struggle for survival

  a difficult and ongoing effort to stay alive or maintain existence

  Example

  The animals in the desert face a constant struggle for survival.

• power struggle

  a situation in which two or more people or groups compete for control or influence

  Example

  The company is going through a power struggle between the CEO and the board of directors.

• struggle bus

  slang term used to describe a person who is having a hard time or struggling with something

  Example

  I'm on the struggle bus today, I can't seem to focus on anything.

Origins of struggle

from Middle English 'strugglen', frequentative of 'strucken', meaning 'to strike'

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Summary: struggle in Brief

The term 'struggle' [ˈstrʌɡl] refers to forceful or violent efforts to break free from restraint or cope with difficulties. It can be used as a verb or noun, as in 'He struggled to break free from the attacker's grasp.' 'Struggle' extends into phrases like 'power struggle,' and idioms like 'uphill struggle,' denoting difficult tasks requiring effort and determination.