Grappling Meaning in English

word · lemma: grapple

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Definition

Trying hard to solve or deal with something difficult, or physically struggling with someone or something (like in wrestling).

Usage & Nuances

Used both literally for physical wrestling and figuratively for mental or emotional struggles. Common phrases: "grappling with a problem," "grappling for control." More formal than casual words like "struggling." Not the same as simply holding.

• Spanish: luchando - enfrentando - forcejeando
• Portuguese (BR): lutando - enfrentando - debatendo-se
• Portuguese (PT): lutando - enfrentando - debatendo-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 努力应对 - 扭打
• Chinese (Traditional): 努力應對 - 扭打
• Hindi: संघर्ष कर रहा है - जूझ रहा है
• Arabic: يصارع - يكافح
• Bengali: সংঘর্ষ করা - সংগ্রাম করা
• Russian: бороться - пытаться справиться
• Japanese: 取っ組み合う - 取り組む
• Vietnamese: vật lộn - chật vật
• Korean: 씨름하다 - 고심하다
• Turkish: mücadele etmek - boğuşmak
• Urdu: کوشش کرنا - کشتی کرنا
• Indonesian: bergulat - bergumul

Example Sentences

He is grappling with his opponent in the match.

basic

The company is grappling with new regulations.

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She is grappling with a difficult math problem.

basic

I've been grappling with whether to move to a new city.

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After grappling with anxiety for years, he finally found help.

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They were grappling for control of the project in yesterday’s meeting.

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