noun
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Synonyms
Examples
- they had a fierce wrestle
- we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
verb
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
Examples
- He wrestled all his life with his feeling of inferiority
verb
engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
Examples
- I wrestled with this decision for years
verb
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
Synonyms
Examples
- The prisoner writhed in discomfort
- The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
verb
engage in a wrestling match
Examples
- The children wrestled in the garden