| wrest | (verb) obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically | - |
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| wrester | (noun) someone who obtains something by pulling it violently with twisting movements | - |
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| wrestle | (noun) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat | Synonyms: grapple, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle, wrestling |
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| (verb) engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate | - |
| (verb) combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force | - |
| (verb) engage in a wrestling match | - |
| (verb) to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | Synonyms: squirm, twist, worm, wriggle, writhe |
| wrestler | (noun) combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground | Synonyms: grappler, matman |
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| wrestling | (noun) the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down | Synonyms: grappling, rassling |
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| (noun) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat | Synonyms: grapple, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle, wrestle |