"Wrestle" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To contend with or resist someone or something, often physically, by using force or effort.
Example: "The two siblings wrestle over the remote control to watch their favorite TV show."
Or:
To engage in a competitive sport that involves grappling and throwing, typically to the ground, in which the objective is to pin the opponent's shoulders to the ground.
Example: "He's been training to wrestle in college, so he's really good at it."
Or:
To struggle or contend with something difficult or unpleasant.
Example: "Life can be a real wrestling match, full of challenges and obstacles to overcome."
Twisted or torn violently or suddenly, often with a loud noise; suddenly forced to open or move apart.
Unnecessarily painful or distressing. Causing discomfort or anxiety in a surprising or violent manner.
To struggle or contend with someone or something, especially physically; to strive or contend in a competitive situation, especially for a prize or advantage.<br><br>Example: He wrestled with the idea of quitting his job.
A professional athlete who engages in competitive grappling with an opponent in sports such as wrestling, sumo, or professional wrestling. They use strength, technique, and strategy to try to pin or submit their opponent.
Noun: A person who engages in the sport of wrestling, or a person who tries to influence or persuade someone by verbal disputes or arguments.
Wrestling is a competitive combat sport or performance that involves physical grappling with one or more opponents, including throwing, takedowns, and other techniques, where the primary objective is to pin the opponent to the mat or be the first to score a prescribed number of points.
To force (someone) into submission, typically in a struggle or controversy.<br><br>Examples: "The opponents wrested control of the company from the previous owner."
Miserable, unhappy, pitiful or unfortunate. Describing someone or something causing sympathy or pity.