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Synonyms & Similar Words
struggled
fought
grappled
clashed
contended
battled
competed
sparred
tussled
scuffled
brawled
skirmished
conflicted
wrangled
argued
debated
disputed
quarreled
feuded
rivalled
opposed
resisted
withstood
endured
tolerated
persevered
persisted
strained
exerted
strove
endeavored
attempted
tried
labored
toiled
sweated
hustled
Meaning of Wrestled
The primary meaning of the word "Wrestled" is to engage in a physical struggle or contest, typically involving strength and technique.
Definitions
- To engage in a physical struggle or contest, typically involving strength and technique
- * To struggle or contend with a problem, difficulty, or idea
- * To exert a lot of effort or strength to achieve something
Etymology of Wrestled
The word "Wrestled" has its roots in Old English "wrestlian", which is derived from "wrest", meaning "to twist" or "to turn"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe physical struggles or contests, and has since expanded to include figurative uses, such as struggling with ideas or emotions
Example Uses
- She wrestled with the decision for weeks before finally making up her mind
- * The two wrestlers wrestled for the championship title
- * He wrestled with the idea of quitting his job, but ultimately decided to stay
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
surrendered
yielded
gave up
relinquished
abandoned
capitulated
acquiesced
complied
cooperated
collaborated
agreed
concurred
conceded
submitted
retreated
escaped
avoided
evaded
shunned
ignored
neglected
disregarded
overlooked