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Synonyms
wres·tle (rĕśəl)

[Middle English wrestlen, from Old English* wrǣstlian frequentative of wrǣstan, to twist.]

verb: -tled, -tling, -tles. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To contend by grappling and attempting to throw or immobilize one's opponent, especially under contest rules.
  2. To contend or struggle: wrestling with budget cuts.
  3. To strive in an effort to master something: wrestle with one's conscience.

transitive verb 

    1. To take part in (a wrestling match).
    2. To take part in a wrestling match with.
  2. To move or lift with great effort and force: wrestled the piano up the stairs.
  3. To throw (a calf or other animal) for branding.

noun 

  1. The act or a bout of wrestling.
  2. A struggle.

derivatives

wreśtler
noun