Wrestling

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛsəl/

Wrestling (verb)

  1. to fight someone by holding and trying to throw them to the ground
  2. to try hard to solve a difficult problem or make a decision
  3. to move something heavy or awkward with great effort

Examples

  • The two athletes wrestle on the mat.
  • He wrestles with his opponent fiercely.

Common collocations: wrestle fiercely, wrestle on the mat, wrestle with a decision, wrestle with emotions, wrestle a box

Wrestling (noun)

  1. a contest where two people fight by holding and trying to throw each other

Examples

  • The wrestle lasted for several minutes.
  • A wrestle can be exhausting.

Synonyms of Wrestling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Wrestling

  • opposite of engaging in a struggle