grappling

[grap-ling] / ˈgræp lɪŋ /

VERB

grab, wrestle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront contend cope deal with

STRONG

attack battle catch clash clasp close clutch combat encounter engage face fasten fight grasp grip hold hook hug nab nail scuffle seize snatch struggle tackle take tussle

WEAK

do battle take on

Antonyms

STRONG

agree avoid be immune cancel disconnect dodge free give idle let go liberate lose make peace misunderstand offer open receive refuse reject release retreat run stop support surrender unfasten unlock yield

Example Sentences

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When Britain was grappling with public fury over the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, which killed 72 people, the government announced a public inquiry.

From Barron's

States are grappling with how to rewrite laws to address the issue, and lawyers are encouraging people to rethink their estate plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was far from a technical showcase at Derby Vaillant Live arena, with frequent grappling and clinching, but the contest sparked into life when TKV rocked Clarke with a heavy left hook in the 11th.

From BBC

Sri Lanka is also grappling with one of its worst weather disasters in recent years, and the government has declared a state of emergency.

From BBC

Residents and officials were left grappling with a bewildering question: How did the fire become so deadly so quickly?

From The Wall Street Journal