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Meaning of wrestle
to engage in a physical struggle or contest
Etymology of wrestle
The word "wrestle" originates from Old English "wrestlian", which is derived from "wrest", meaning "to twist" or "to turn", and the suffix "-lian", a verb-forming suffix
Historically, the term referred to a physical struggle or contest, often involving strength or agility
Synonyms
Definitions
- to engage in a physical struggle or contest, typically involving strength or agility
- * to contend with a difficulty or problem
- * to make a strenuous effort to achieve something
Usage Examples
- She had to wrestle with the door to get it open
- * The two wrestlers will wrestle for the championship title
- * He struggled to wrestle with the moral implications of his decision