Grapples

Synonyms for "grapples" (160 found)

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Closest matches (32)

wrestle abduct acquire adhere to affix anchor annex attach battle bear hug belay bite box brawl broil carry off catch cement cinch claim

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clamp clamshell clash clasp claw cleave cleave to clench clinch cling cling to

Noun(1 words)

Strong matches (48)

clinging clip close clutch collide combat come to blows contend contend with contest cope cope with cramp cut and thrust deal with death grip drain duel embrace engraft

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exchange blows face fasten fence feud fight fight a duel firm hold fix foothold footing freeze to get give and take give satisfaction grab graft grapnel grapple with

Verb(4 words)

contend cope deal get by

Noun(5 words)

grapnel grappler grappling grappling hook grappling iron

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In Tom's autobiography, he grapples with his past.

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He grapples with an eating disorder.

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