grapple vs struggle

struggle vs grapple

grapple and struggle both are nouns.

grapple and struggle both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
grapple	Yes	No	Yes	No
struggle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, struggle is a hypernym of grapple; that is, struggle is a word with a broader meaning than grapple:

grapple: the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
struggle: strenuous effort

grapple (noun)	struggle (noun)
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat	strenuous effort
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope	an energetic attempt to achieve something
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam	an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

grapple (verb)	struggle (verb)
to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match	be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available	to exert strenuous effort against opposition
	climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
	make a strenuous or labored effort

Difference between grapple and struggle

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