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

That works just fine for this season’s noble arc, but that same polish that’s arguably warranted now does little to suggest future seasons will be willing to wrestle with whatever truth may exist in Cash’s warning. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026

Presidents from George Washington onward have wrestled with, and often bristled at, congressional demands. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026

Christians and many other religious Americans have been wrestling with their relationship with animals and the ethics of eating meat since the 19th century. — Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Polls show tight races in several states as Democrats appear poised to wrestle control Congress away from Republican control. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing wrestle

• wrestle (with)