Synonyms of tackle

tackle 1 of 2

noun

ˈta-kəl 

as in equipment

items needed for the performance of a task or activity

grabbed my fishing tackle and headed out early one morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equipment
• gear
• material(s)
• stuff
• apparatus
• kit
• hardware
• facilities
• tools
• matériel
• machinery
• resources
• paraphernalia
• accoutrements
• baggage
• outfit
• instruments
• accessories
• fittings
• battery
• belongings
• appurtenances
• impedimenta
• attachments
• appliances
• apparel
• arsenal
• attire
• trappings
• assets
• armory
• armamentarium
• habiliments
• raiment

tackle

2 of 2

verb

as in to undertake

to start work on energetically

once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• undertake
• approach
• address
• wade (in or into)
• attack
• dive (into)
• have at
• pursue
• face
• concentrate (on)
• focus (on)
• pitch into
• tear into
• sail into
• fall (to)
• settle (down)
• go at
• light into
• buckle (down to)
• plunge (in)
• zero (in on)
• pitch in
• take up
• knuckle down (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• evade
• shun
• play
• mess
• poke
• trifle
• dawdle
• fool
• idle
• lag
• fiddle (around)
• putter (around)
• monkey (around)
• potter (around)
• dillydally
• dally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tackle

Noun

The company says the goal is to look beyond the next generation of chips and tackle technologies that could shape computing decades from now. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Peter Woods, a first-round rookie defensive tackle, and R Mason Thomas, a second-round edge with speed, have to make an impact early, and a strong preseason showing could spark some confidence. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

An injury to standout left tackle Laremy Tunsil caused ripple effects through the unit. — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Whether tackling the job site with up to four friends in an online crew or braving it alone in Solo Play, the game puts your building and survival skills to the test. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026