wriggle vs wrestle

wriggle and wrestle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wriggle	Yes	No	Yes	No
wrestle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, wriggle and wrestle are synonyms defined as:

wriggle and wrestle: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Other synonyms of wriggle include squirm, twist, worm, writhe.

wriggle (noun)	wrestle (noun)
the act of wiggling	the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

wriggle (verb)	wrestle (verb)
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)	engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
	combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
	engage in a wrestling match
	to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)