Definitions

tackle

[tak-uhl, tey-kuhl] / ˈtæk əl, ˈteɪ kəl /

NOUN

equipment for activity

Synonyms

STRONG

accouterment apparatus appliance gear goods habiliments hook impedimenta implements line machinery materiel outfit paraphernalia rig rigging tools trappings

VERB

make an effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin deal with engage in take on try undertake work on

STRONG

accept attack attempt essay launch

WEAK

apply oneself bang away at come to grips with devote oneself to embark upon give a try give a whirl go for it make a run at pitch into set about square off start the ball rolling take a shot at take in hand take on try on for size turn one's hand to turn to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain complete conclude end finish

STRONG

be lazy

WEAK

avoid dodge forget idle neglect

VERB

jump on and grab

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront halt stop

STRONG

attack block catch challenge clutch down grapple grasp intercept nail sack seize smear take throw upset

WEAK

bring down bring to the ground put the freeze on take hold of throw down

Antonyms

STRONG

free give help hold let go liberate lose offer protect receive release

WEAK

avoid

Example Sentences

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The BBC show challenges pairs of travellers to tackle an intrepid expedition with no phone and limited cash.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

At right tackle, the competition is wide open.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Nitish Pahwa: How long have you been thinking about how to tackle A.I. across Wikipedia?

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Birol said that the IEA’s agreed release of oil would not be sufficient to tackle current constraints.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Chi-Boy rushed towards the man, lowering his shoulder in tackle position.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline