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WRESTLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Wrestles.

Wrestles - as a noun

The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

Example: "They had a fierce wrestle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grapple12grappling15hand-to-hand strugglewrestling13

Wrestles - as a verb

Combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

Example: "He wrestled all his life with his feeling of inferiority"

Engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate

Example: "I wrestled with this decision for years"

To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Example: "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squirm17twist8worm9wriggle12writhe12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Engage in a wrestling match

Example: "The children wrestled in the garden"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10fight12struggle10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He wrestles with his brother every weekend."
"The professional wrestler wrestles his opponent to the ground."
"She wrestles with her conscience before making a decision."
"The team wrestles with injuries ahead of the big game."
"She wrestles with her emotions after the breakup."
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Word Game Points

Is WRESTLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wrestles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WRESTLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is WRESTLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wrestles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WRESTLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is WRESTLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wrestles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WRESTLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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