wrestling
4 synonyms for wrestling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sport in which two competitors try to pin or control each other using holds and grips, with no weapons involved.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from late Old English wræstlung.
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