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WRESTLED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Wrestled.

Wrestled - as a noun

The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

Example: "They had a fierce wrestle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grapplegrapplinghand-to-hand strugglewrestling

Wrestled - as a verb

Combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

Example: "He wrestled all his life with his feeling of inferiority"

Engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate

Example: "I wrestled with this decision for years"

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

Example: "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squirmtwistwormwrigglewrithe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Engage in a wrestling match

Example: "The children wrestled in the garden"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contendfightstruggle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He wrestled with his conscience before making a decision."
"She wrestled her opponent to the ground."
"They wrestled for control of the ball."
"He wrestled with his younger brother in a friendly match."
"She wrestled with her emotions after the breakup."
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Word Game Points

Is WRESTLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wrestled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WRESTLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is WRESTLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wrestled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WRESTLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is WRESTLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wrestled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WRESTLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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