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

For Che, wrestling with all sides of seemingly intractable issues—like figuring out how to solve the gun violence epidemic in our country—is what generates the comedy. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026

The city has wrestled with the challenge of restricting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for years, amid a rise in deaths linked to abuse of the gas. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

According to prosecutors, the driver of the Mercedes jumped out of the car and started to wrestle with Hill over the gun while Jamerson allegedly jumped out of the back seat and tried to help Hill. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

What transpired in Week 5 has left them wrestling with questions on both offense and defense. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing wrestle

• wrestle (with)