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wrestle vs struggle

struggle vs wrestle

wrestle and struggle both are nouns.

wrestle and struggle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrestle Yes No Yes No
struggle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, struggle is a hypernym of wrestle; that is, struggle is a word with a broader meaning than wrestle:
  • wrestle: the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
  • struggle: strenuous effort
As verbs, struggle is a hypernym of wrestle; that is, struggle is a word with a broader meaning than wrestle:
  • wrestle: engage in a wrestling match
  • struggle: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Other hypernyms of wrestle include contend, fight.
wrestle (noun) struggle (noun)
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat strenuous effort
an energetic attempt to achieve something
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
wrestle (verb) struggle (verb)
engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force to exert strenuous effort against opposition
engage in a wrestling match climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) make a strenuous or labored effort
Difference between wrestle and struggle

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