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   Strug·gle

   /ˈstrəɡ(ə)l/

   

   verb

   • 1. make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction: "before she could struggle, he lifted her up" Similar fightgrapplewrestlescufflebrawlsparexchange blowscome to blowsinformal:scrapswedge
   • ▪ engage in conflict: "politicians continued to struggle over familiar issues" Similar competecontendcontestviefightbattleclashwranglejockeylock hornscross swordswarwage warfeud
   • ▪ strive to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance: "new authors are struggling in the present climate" Similar strivetry hardendeavormake every effortspare no effortexert oneselfdo one's bestdo all one cando one's utmostbattlelabortoilstrainbend over backwardsput oneself outinformal:go all outgive it one's best shotput one's back into itplug awaypeg awaygraftformal:essay
   • ▪ have difficulty handling or coping with: "passengers struggle with bags and briefcases"
   • ▪ make one's way with difficulty: "he struggled to the summit of the world's highest mountain" Similar scrambleflounderstumblemake one's way with difficultydrag oneselffight/battle one's waybattlelabor

   noun

   • 1. a forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack: "there were signs of a struggle and there was a lot of blood around" Similar fightscufflebrawltusslewrestling matchsparring matchwrestling boutboutskirmishfracasmeleeaffrayencounterdisturbancebreach of the peaceinformal:scrapbarneyset-todust-uppunch-upructionfree-for-allargy-bargybust-upding-dongswedge
   • ▪ a conflict or contest: "a power struggle for the leadership" Similar conflictfightbattlearmed conflictcombatconfrontationclashskirmishencounterengagementhostilitiesfightingwarwarfarecampaigncrusadecontestcompetitionbattlefightclashfeudcontentionvyingrivalrystrifefrictionfeudingconflict
   • ▪ a determined effort under difficulties: "the center is the result of the scientists' struggle to realize their dream" Similar endeavorstrivingeffortexertionlaborworktoilingpainscampaignbattlecrusadedrivepushmovementinformal:graft
   • ▪ a very difficult task: "it was a struggle to make herself understood" Similar effortlaborproblemtrialtroublestressstrainbotherbattleinformal:grindhasslepain

   Word Origin late Middle English: frequentative, perhaps of imitative origin. The noun dates from the late 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. struggler noun

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   The meaning of STRUGGLE is to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition. How to use struggle in a sentence.

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   STRUGGLE definition: 1. to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something: 2. to move…. Learn more.

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   show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient. engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something. make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target.

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   A struggle is a war, fight, conflict, or contest of any kind. How does struggle compare to brush and clash? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTRUGGLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   STRUGGLE definition: 1. to try very hard to do something difficult: 2. to fight someone when they are holding you: 3…. Learn more.

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   Definition of struggle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   struggle. ( ˈstrʌɡəl) vb. 1. ( intr; usually foll by for or against; may take an infinitive) to exert strength, energy, and force; work or strive: to struggle to obtain freedom.

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   to advance with violent effort: to struggle through the snow. (of athletes and competitors) to be coping with inability to perform well or to win; contend with difficulty: After struggling for the whole month of June, he suddenly caught fire and raised his batting average 30 points.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRUGGLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    struggle, brush, clash refer to a hostile meeting of opposing persons, parties, or forces. struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle.

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    A struggle is an attempt to obtain something or to defeat someone who is denying you something.