Synonyms of wrestle

wrestle

verb

ˈre-səl 

as in to fight

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fight
• grapple
• brawl
• tussle
• battle
• contend
• rassle
• scuffle
• combat
• hit
• duel
• punch
• war (against)
• strike
• skirmish
• clash (with)
• box
• beat
• slug
• spar
• bash
• buffet
• batter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wrestle

Thiago Almada seemed to wrestle with Gavi and Paredes then went for the midfielder too, grabbing him by his substitute’s bib and pushing him down. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026

But there’s a difference between narrating crime scenes at a remove and wrestling with the lingering morality of it all. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026

Others can point to the Attitude Era and the Monday Night Wars as some of the most impactful moments that have transcended wrestling itself. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

There’s nothing worse than being weighed down at the airport, wrestling with bags in and out of the car, or dragging heavy luggage while waiting for hotel check-in. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Phrases Containing wrestle

• wrestle (with)