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What is another word for Grapple? – 211 Grapple Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    wrestle clutch grip grasp seize snatch catch clinch cling grippe tackle grasp clutch clasp wring twist turn pull tug heave haul lug drag strain strive struggle contend fight battle scuffle skirmish clash encounter engage confront assault attack charge rush lunge thrust parry riposte counterattack resist defy oppose repel rebuff beat pound pummel thrash thrum buffet bludgeon

    Meaning of Grapple

    The primary meaning of the word "Grapple" is to engage in a fierce struggle or battle, either physically or mentally.

    Definitions

    • To engage in a fierce struggle or battle, either physically or mentally
    • * To try to overcome or deal with a difficult problem or challenge
    • * To seize or grasp something firmly, often using both hands

    Etymology of Grapple

    The word "Grapple" originated in the 15th century from the Middle English word "graplen", which is derived from the Old French word "grapler", meaning "to seize" or "to grasp"
    Historically, the word was used to describe a type of naval warfare where two ships would be lashed together and the crews would engage in hand-to-hand combat

    Example Uses

    • The two wrestlers began to grapple on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand
    • * The company is struggling to grapple with the financial crisis and stay afloat
    • * The rock climber had to grapple with the steep face of the mountain to reach the top

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    surrender yield submit relinquish release let go abandon forsake desert evade avoid shun eschew refuse decline reject repudiate spurn dismiss ignore neglect overlook bypass circumvent dodge parry sidestep elude escape flee retreat withdraw retract recede backpedal

    Related Nouns

    struggle battle fight clash encounter engagement confrontation assault attack charge rush lunge thrust parry riposte counterattack resistance defiance opposition repulsion rebuff beating pounding pummeling thrashing thrumming buffeting bludgeoning melee brawl fracas donnybrook free-for-all fracas tumult uproar commotion

    Related Verbs

    wrestle clutch grip grasp seize snatch catch clinch cling wring twist turn pull tug heave haul lug drag strain strive struggle contend fight battle scuffle skirmish clash encounter engage confront assault attack charge rush lunge thrust parry riposte counterattack resist defy oppose repel rebuff

    Related Adjectives

    fierce intense violent brutal savage ferocious relentless unyielding stubborn obstinate dogged tenacious determined resolute unrelenting merciless ruthless pitiless brutal savage barbarous inhuman inhumane cruel harsh severe stringent tough rugged rough gruff grim stern austere forbidding intimidating daunting formidable redoubtable