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tackle

[tak-uhl, tey-kuhl] / ˈtæk əl, ˈteɪ kəl /
NOUN
equipment for activity
Synonyms
STRONG
accouterment apparatus appliance gear goods habiliments hook impedimenta implements line machinery materiel outfit paraphernalia rig rigging tools trappings
VERB
make an effort
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin deal with engage in take on try undertake work on
STRONG
accept attack attempt essay launch
WEAK
apply oneself bang away at come to grips with devote oneself to embark upon give a try give a whirl go for it make a run at pitch into set about square off start the ball rolling take a shot at take in hand take on try on for size turn one's hand to turn to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain complete conclude end finish
STRONG
be lazy
WEAK
avoid dodge forget idle neglect
VERB
jump on and grab
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confront halt stop
STRONG
attack block catch challenge clutch down grapple grasp intercept nail sack seize smear take throw upset
WEAK
bring down bring to the ground put the freeze on take hold of throw down
Antonyms
STRONG
free give help hold let go liberate lose offer protect receive release
WEAK
avoid

Example Sentences

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This could give clues as to whether or not the Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates to tackle rising inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At right tackle, the competition is wide open.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Magyar promises to tackle corruption, improve the economy and he has sought to woo Hungary's disadvantaged Roma community.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Nitish Pahwa: How long have you been thinking about how to tackle A.I. across Wikipedia?

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Evading his father’s tackle, he sidestepped Patrick’s block as well and, glancing back at his pursuers, slammed right into Henry’s abdomen.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.