Synonyms for

Wrestling

Verb / ˈreslɪŋ / / ˈresʌlɪŋ / Another word for wrestling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wrestling is a sport in which two people try to pin each other to the ground or force each other out of a ring.

Synonyms & similar words

rassling writhe handtohandstruggle worm grappling twist wriggle wrestle grapple squirm grappling combat fighting struggling scuffling brawling wrangling tussling clashing contending encountering jousting sparring boxing fencing karate judo taekwondo sumo

Synonyms by register

Formal

grappling struggle contest combat

Informal

scuffling tussling brawling roughhousing

Literary

embrace clash contention

Antonyms

peace harmony agreement truce calm rest nonaggression

Common collocations

  • professional wrestling
  • amateur wrestling
  • wrestling match
  • wrestling hold
  • wrestling techniques
  • wrestling federation
  • wrestling ring
  • wrestling moves

Word family

noun wrestling
verb wrestle
adjective wrestlesome

Usage note

While 'wrestling' can refer to any physical struggle, it most commonly denotes the sport. 'Wrestlesome' is a rare adjective, often used humorously.

Example sentences

  1. I joined the wrestling team at school and won my first match.
  2. My dad used to watch wrestling on TV when he was young.
  3. Wrestling is a tough sport that requires a lot of strength and technique.
  4. The wrestlers grappled with each other on the mat.
  5. I'm not very good at wrestling, but I like to watch it.

Quotes

  • Wrestling is not a sport, it's a way of life.
  • You don't have to be great to start wrestling, but you have to start to be great.
  • Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy.

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