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GRAPPLED Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word grappled. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word grappled. (close relations)
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battled
verbv
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

verb

• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

contended
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

fought
verbv
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• an aggressive willingness to compete

• an intense verbal dispute

• a boxing or wrestling match

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

• fight against or resist strongly

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

jostled
verbv
noun

• the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

verb

• make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

• come into rough contact with while moving

skirmished
verbv
noun

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• engage in a skirmish

struggled
verbv
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

tussled
verbv
noun

• disorderly fighting

verb

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

• make messy or untidy

wrangled
verbv
noun

• an angry dispute

• an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

• herd and care for

wrestled
verbv
noun

• the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

verb

• combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

• engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• engage in a wrestling match

clamshell
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the shell of a clam

• a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

contend
verbv
verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

cope
verbv
noun

• brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

• a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions

verb

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

deal
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a particular instance of buying or selling

• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)

• wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)

• the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time

• the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)

• the act of distributing playing cards

• the act of apportioning or distributing something

verb

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

• take action with respect to (someone or something)

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• administer or bestow, as in small portions

• do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• behave in a certain way towards others

• distribute cards to the players in a game

• direct the course of; manage or control

• give out as one's portion or share

• give (a specific card) to a player

• sell (especially of illegal material)

grapnel
nounn
noun

• a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

• a light anchor for small boats

grappler
nounn
noun

• combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground

• a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

grappling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

• the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down

grip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

• a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

• the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

• worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made

• an intellectual hold or understanding

• a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place

verb

• hold fast or firmly

• to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

manage
verbv
verb

• be successful; achieve a goal

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• watch and direct

• achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

• carry on or function

• handle effectively

wrestle
verbv
noun

• the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

verb

• combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

• engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• engage in a wrestling match

wrestling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

• the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down

Best Hypernyms For GRAPPLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grappled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
act clutch move prehend seize struggle tool
Phrases (1)
dredging bucket

Alternatives for BATTLED

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