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grapple (with)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of grapple (with)

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

a medical ethicist who grapples with extremely difficult questions all the time

Synonyms of grapple (with)

address, contend (with), cope (with), field, hack, handle, manage, maneuver, manipulate, negotiate, play, swing, take, treat

Words Related to grapple (with)

engineer, finesse, jockey

bring off, carry off, carry out, get off, pull

command, direct, guide, steer

control, micromanage, regulate, run

react (to), respond (to)

Phrases Synonymous with grapple (with)

come to grips with, have a grip on

Near Antonyms of grapple (with)

botch, bungle, foozle, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mess (up), mishandle, muff, scamp

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