striggle

/ˈstrɪɡəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to struggle or fight against something or someone, often with great difficulty

“The child struggled to free herself from the tangled clothes.”

2. noun

a struggle or fight, often against a difficult situation

“The patient’s long struggle with illness had taken a toll on her family.”

3. verb

to move or walk unsteadily, often due to illness or injury

“She struggled to walk across the room after the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • battle
  • contend
  • fight
  • struggle

Antonyms

  • prevail
  • succeed