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STRUGGLING Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word struggling. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word struggling. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for STRUGGLING

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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

grinding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• material resulting from the process of grinding

• a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

• the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

laboring
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• doing arduous or unpleasant work

persevering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

plodding
adjectiveadj
noun

• hard monotonous routine work

• the act of walking with a slow heavy gait

adjective satellite

• (of movement) slow and laborious

straining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an intense or violent exertion

• the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

adjective satellite

• taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

striving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an effortful attempt to attain a goal

suffering
nounn
noun

• a state of acute pain

• misery resulting from affliction

• psychological suffering

• feelings of mental or physical pain

adjective satellite

• troubled by pain or loss

• very unhappy; full of misery

toiling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• doing arduous or unpleasant work

working
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked

adjective satellite

• actively engaged in paid work

• adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something

• adopted as a temporary basis for further work

• (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

• serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity

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

battling
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

combating
verbv
noun

• an engagement fought between two military forces

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

verb

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

contending
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

endeavoring
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To exert oneself.

• To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.

• To attempt (something).

• To work with purpose.

noun

• The act by which one endeavors or strives; an attempt.

exerting
verbv
verb

• put to use

• have and exercise

• make a great effort at a mental or physical task

hustling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• cause to move furtively and hurriedly

• move or cause to move energetically or busily

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• get by trying hard

• pressure or urge someone into an action

slogging
verbv
verb

• work doggedly or persistently

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

• strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat

trudging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a long difficult walk

verb

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

battle
verb, nounv, n
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

Best Hypernyms For STRUGGLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for struggling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
attempt effort endeavor endeavour try assay climb essay exertion seek strive sweat travail
Phrases (2)
elbow greasegroup action

Alternatives for GRAPPLING

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