English Synonym Finder

wrangle

Definitions

To engage in a long, complicated, or heated dispute.

To round up, herd, or take charge of livestock.

To obtain something, especially with difficulty or through persistent effort.

Examples

The ranch hands spent the entire morning trying to wrangle the stray cattle back into the pen.

It took hours for the committee to wrangle a compromise out of the opposing political factions.

Synonyms

argue squabble quarrel bicker dispute altercate clash

Antonyms

agree concur harmonize acquiesce assent cooperate unite