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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRUGGLED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to use a lot of effort to defeat someone, prevent something, or achieve something: For years she struggled with/against the establishment to get her theories accepted.

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     to use a lot of effort to defeat someone, prevent something,...

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     ASCENT definition: 1. the act of climbing or moving upwards:...

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     STRUDEL definition: 1. a type of cake made from fruit that...

   • Struggle

     to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in...

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   Aug 13, 2024 · Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word struggle as a verb and a noun. Struggle can mean to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition, or to proceed with difficulty or with great effort.

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   verb (used without object) , strug·gled, strug·gling. to contend with an adversary or opposing force. Synonyms: conflict, fight, contest, oppose. to contend resolutely with a task, problem, etc.; strive: to struggle for existence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRUGGLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something: [ + to infinitive ] The dog had been struggling to get free of the wire noose. I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon. Fish struggle for survival when the water level drops in the lake.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTRUGGLED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to use a lot of effort to defeat someone, prevent something, or achieve something: For years she struggled with/against the establishment to get her theories accepted.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstruggle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb struggle, which means to try hard, to move or fight with difficulty, or to compete or argue for something. See also the phrasal verbs and collocations with struggle.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › struggledStruggled Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   verb. Simple past tense and past participle of struggle. Wiktionary. Synonyms: tilted. battled. combated. duelled. wrestled. contended. fought. grappled. striven. clashed. contested. resisted. scuffled. struck. conflicted. Antonyms: surrendered. yielded. rested. idled. lazed. Struggled Sentence Examples.