Synonyms for

Wrestlers

Verb / ˈreslɜ:z / / ˈresʌlɜ:z / Another word for wrestlers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who takes part in wrestling, especially professionally.

Synonyms & similar words

grappler matman wrestler grappler fighter combatant matman pugilist battler contender boxer challenger jock athlete competitor heavyweight lightweight middleweight welterweight flyweight featherweight bantamweight cruiserweight

Synonyms by register

Formal

grapplers combatants athletes

Informal

mat men fighters guys on the mat

Literary

strugglers contenders

Antonyms

non-fighters spectators observers peacekeepers pacifists

Common collocations

  • professional wrestlers
  • amateur wrestlers
  • female wrestlers
  • wrestlers in training
  • wrestlers compete
  • wrestlers grapple
  • wrestlers win
  • wrestlers lose

Word family

noun wrestler
verb wrestle
adjective wrestling

Usage note

Refers to individuals who participate in the sport of wrestling. Can also refer to someone who struggles or contends with something, often metaphorically.

Example sentences

  1. The two wrestlers were locked in a fierce battle.
  2. The wrestlers were practicing their moves in the ring.
  3. The wrestler pinned his opponent to the mat.
  4. The wrestlers were sweating and panting after the intense match.
  5. The wrestler won the championship title for the third year in a row.

Quotes

  • Once a wrestler, always a wrestler. - Dan Gable
  • Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy. - Dan Gable
  • Wrestling is not a sport, it's a way of life. - Dan Gable

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