Synonyms for

Tackling

Verb / ˈtæklɪŋ / / ˈtækʌlɪŋ / Another word for tackling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tackling means to grab and try to stop someone or something, especially in a game or sport like football.

Synonyms & similar words

takeon unharness tackle harness undertake stopping blocking intercepting hitting tack grabbing seizing nailing halting arresting restraining clamping embracing wrapping wrestling felling flooring

Synonyms by register

Formal

addressing handling managing grappling with confronting

Informal

going for going after getting stuck into having a go at

Literary

assailing engaging wrestling with

Antonyms

avoiding evading ignoring neglecting shirking dodging eschewing

Common collocations

  • tackling a problem
  • tackling a challenge
  • tackling crime
  • tackling poverty
  • tackling issues
  • tackling a task
  • tackling a project

Word family

noun tackle
verb tackle

Usage note

Primarily used as a verb meaning to confront or deal with a problem or task. Can also refer to the act of stopping an opponent in sports like rugby or American football.

Example sentences

  1. The football player tackled his opponent to the ground.
  2. She tackled the problem by breaking it down into smaller parts.
  3. The police officer tackled the suspect and handcuffed him.
  4. The firefighter tackled the blazing fire with his hose.
  5. The wrestler tackled his opponent and pinned him to the mat.

Quotes

  • Tackling is an art form.
  • Tackling challenges head-on is the key to success.
  • Tackling a problem is like climbing a mountain - one step at a time.

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