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wrestle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of wrestle

to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery
  • The young sisters wrestled on the floor over the toy.
Synonyms of wrestle

grapple, scuffle, tussle
Words Related to wrestle

battle, clash (with), combat, contend, duel, fight, war (against)

bash, batter, beat, buffet, hit, punch, slug, strike

box, spar

brawl, skirmish

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