wrangle

¹wran·gle

verb \ˈraŋ-gəl\

wran·gledwran·gling\-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of WRANGLE

intransitive verb

1

: to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker

2

: to engage in argument or controversy

transitive verb

1

: to obtain by persistent arguing or maneuvering : wangle

2

[back-formation from wrangler] : to herd and care for (livestock and especially horses) on the range

Examples of WRANGLE

1. They were wrangling over money.
2. He made a living wrangling horses.

Origin of WRANGLE

Middle English; akin to Old High German ringan to struggle — more at wring

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to WRANGLE

Synonyms: altercate, argufy, bicker, brabble, brawl, controvert, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, jar, quarrel, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, argue

Related Words: challenge, dare, defy; clash, contend, contest, tangle; cavil, fuss, nitpick; consider, debate, discuss; kick, object, protest

Near Antonyms: coexist, get along; accept, agree, assent, concur, consent

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Rhymes with WRANGLE

angle, bangle, dangle, jangle, mangel, mangle, spangle, strangle, tangle, wangle