grappling

[grap-ling] / ˈgræp lɪŋ /

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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From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The government is grappling with growing youth unemployment, as more firms look to hire staff with previous experience or cut graduate schemes.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

These man-marked players were able to impair the movement of the South Korean defenders but given the stricter refereeing on grappling in the box, we have not seen teams crowd the six-yard box much.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

“Ragin’ ” Al, a low-ranked fighter known for decent grappling and heavy hitting, had no business fighting for the lightweight strap.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

Before I could change my mind, I swung the grappling hook like a lasso.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan