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

Among recent theater that has wrestled, even tangentially, with the Jewish diaspora’s relationship to Israel, like Birthright, Jewish Plot, or Giant, Slam Frank is notable both for its gregarious impudence and then sudden caution. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

In one instance, Matty Beniers stripped him of the puck, but Emberson worked Beniers along the boards and eventually wrestled him to the ice, taking the puck back and skating down the ice in transition. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Iran war complicates interest rate debate Earlier this year, the FOMC wrestled with lowering rates versus holding them steady despite higher prices. — Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

Adam Copeland will wrestle in Maple Leaf Gardens for what’s expected to be a very special homecoming for the legendary wrestler. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing wrestle

• wrestle (with)