grapple

[grap-uhl] / ˈgræp əl /

VERB

grab, wrestle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront contend cope deal with

STRONG

attack battle catch clash clasp close clutch combat encounter engage face fasten fight grasp grip hold hook hug nab nail scuffle seize snatch struggle tackle take tussle

WEAK

do battle take on

Antonyms

STRONG

agree avoid be immune cancel disconnect dodge free give idle let go liberate lose make peace misunderstand offer open receive refuse reject release retreat run stop support surrender unfasten unlock yield

Example Sentences

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It’s leaving teachers to grapple with how to integrate artificial intelligence into the classroom—if at all.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

And that’s something with which candidates are also having to grapple.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

When change happens quickly, like it did when Clark’s wife took off in the night, it can be near-impossible to grapple with.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

As Reza awaits for investigations into Friday's incident to conclude, he continues to grapple with his regrets and guilt.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He tries breaking out of my grapple as I rattle him, but no dice.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

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