Synonyms of wrangles

wrangles 1 of 2

noun

plural of wrangle

as in disputes

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

there was a bit of a wrangle over how much money to give the high school for its sports programs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disputes
• quarrels
• disagreements
• altercations
• fights
• controversies
• bickers
• arguments
• squabbles
• brawls
• misunderstandings
• imbroglios
• rows
• tiffs
• spats
• contretemps
• skirmishes
• clashes
• feuds
• disputations
• debates
• differences
• tussles
• fallings-out
• donnybrooks
• battles royal
• rhubarbs
• tangles
• cross fires
• scraps
• hassles
• kickups
• set-tos
• argle-bargles
• objections
• protests
• argy-bargies
• protestations
• vendettas
• run-ins
• contentions
• attacks
• logomachies
• dissensions
• fisticuffs
• catfights
• fusses
• affrays
• melees
• fracases
• frays
• free-for-alls

wrangles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wrangle

as in bickers

to express different opinions about something often angrily

a town meeting at which local residents wrangled for hours about property taxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bickers
• argues
• fights
• quarrels
• clashes
• disputes
• squabbles
• brawls
• rows
• tiffs
• debates
• spats
• hassles
• discusses
• quibbles
• controverts
• scraps
• locks horns
• falls out
• jars
• mixes it up
• altercates
• butts heads
• contends
• brabbles
• bandies words
• contests
• argufies
• challenges
• dares
• tangles
• protests
• fusses
• defies
• kicks
• objects
• cavils
• considers
• nitpicks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepts
• agrees
• coexists
• consents
• concurs
• gets along
• assents

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wrangles

Noun

Working with her friend and employer Sam (Sharlene Whyte), a boundary-free partnership that zags between deal points and Sam’s marital woes, Alex wrangles author egos and fends off competitors. — Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Perhaps a tougher challenge will be persuading skeptical US politicians of the benefits of Chinese investments; Ford’s multi-year deal with Chinese battery giant CATL to license its technology created a political storm, resulting in wrangles over tax credits and other government incentives. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026

Safdie wrangles a massive ensemble cast that mixes seasoned actors with nonpros to seamless effect, including real-world ping pong champions like Kawaguchi. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025

Behind the scenes, the wrangles with City Hall have been less joyous. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025

In the photoshoot, Kelce presents a stereotypical (and exaggerated) embodiment of masculinity — he is dressed in full fur, construction vests and wrangles alligators. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025

After delays due to political and legal wrangles, the installations began on 7 and 8 July. — IEEE Spectrum, 12 July 2019

Verb

While Nolan often wrangles what seems like a cast of thousands, the look departs from the Old Hollywood vision of the sword-and-sandal epic, creating something equal parts majestic and strange, as befits a story peppered with fantastical elements. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

After a bit of struggle and a close call or two, Kennedy successfully wrangles the rattler into the bucket. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026

No reasonable person wrangles them in one bite. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026

The 22-year-old star is, for the first time since childhood, free from playing Mike Wheeler, who began his arc as the valiant but often obstinate tween avenger who wrangles a group of kids to battle the dark forces that reign just beneath the surface of Hawkins, Indiana. — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025