Synonyms for
Tackled
Definition
To grab and bring down an opponent in sports such as football or rugby.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- tackled the problem
- tackled the issue
- tackled the challenge
- tackled the task
- tackled the crime
- tackled the disease
- tackled the assignment
Word family
Usage note
When used in the context of sports, 'tackled' refers to bringing down an opponent. In other contexts, it means to deal with a problem or task.
Example sentences
- The football player tackled the opponent to the ground.
- She tackled the problem head-on and found a solution.
- He tackled the opponent and won the wrestling match.
- The police tackled the thief and arrested him.
- The team tackled the project and finished it on time.
Quotes
I have always tried to tackle things I found difficult. If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.
A goal without a plan is just a wish. Tackle your goals with a plan.
In football, the greatest satisfaction is winning the game. The second-greatest satisfaction is hitting the opponent so hard that he has to be carried off the field. Tackling is fun.