Grappling Synonyms and Antonyms

To contend with an opponent at close quarters, as by attempting to throw him or her
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wrestling
  2. catching
  3. tussling
  4. closing
  5. hooking
  6. scuffling
The sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. grapple
  2. wrestling
  3. wrestle
  4. rassling
  5. hand-to-hand struggle

Words Related to Grappling

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Grappling Sentence Examples

  • He paused, grappling with the truth.

  • She was quiet for a moment, grappling with emotions that kept clouding her judgment.

  • So if you are grappling with a difficult situation, be sure to ask the expert, yourself, first.

  • Deidre was silent, grappling with the issue and her emotions.

  • After a moment grappling with her mixed emotions, she got up and called a portal.

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