wrestle - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for wrestle ?

Here are the synonyms for wrestle , a list of similar words for wrestle from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

Synonyms

• grapple
• grappling
• hand-to-hand struggle
• wrestle
• wrestling

More generic

• struggle

Verb

engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate

Synonyms

• wrestle

More generic

• consider
• debate
• deliberate
• moot
• turn over

Verb

combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

Synonyms

• wrestle

More generic

• battle
• combat

Verb

engage in a wrestling match

Synonyms

• wrestle

More generic

• contend
• fight
• struggle

More specific

• mud-wrestle
• mudwrestle

Verb

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Synonyms

• squirm
• twist
• worm
• wrestle
• wriggle
• writhe

More generic

• move

More specific

• wrench

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