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wrestles

|wres-tles|

/ˈrɛsəlz/

(wrestle)

physical struggle

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
wrestle	wrestles	wrestles	wrestled	wrestled	wrestling	wrestler

Etymology

Etymology Information

'wrestle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wræstlian', where 'wræst' meant 'to twist or wrench'.

Historical Evolution

'wrestle' changed from Old English 'wræstlian' to Middle English 'wrestlen' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrestle'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to twist or wrench', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to grapple or struggle (physically or mentally)'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to engage in a physical contest by grappling and trying to throw or pin an opponent; to struggle physically.

He wrestles another competitor every Saturday at the club.

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Verb 2

to struggle mentally or emotionally with a problem, decision, or difficult situation (to try hard to deal with something challenging).

She wrestles with the decision of whether to accept the job offer.

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Last updated: 2026/01/13 11:41