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wrestle

Entry Word:: wrestle
Function:: verb

Text: to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery<the sisters wrestled on the floor over the last cookie>Synonymsgrapple, scuffle, tussleRelated Wordsbattle, clash (with), combat, contend, fight, war (against); duel, bash, batter, beat, buffet, hit, punch, slug, strike; box, spar; brawl, skirmish

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