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grapple
This term evokes a sense of intense, gripping effort, whether physical or mental. When used in a physical sense, it suggests a close-quarters struggle where participants are locked together, emphasizing tension and strength over agility. It is the primary term for the specific mechanics of wrestling or seizing an opponent.
In a cognitive or political context, the word shifts to describe a laborious attempt to understand or resolve a stubborn problem. It implies that the issue is not easily solved and requires a sustained, often frustrating, intellectual effort. This usage is common in formal journalism and academic discourse to describe policy challenges or moral dilemmas.
Meanings
To struggle to deal with or overcome a difficult problem or a complex situation.
To seize someone and hold them firmly in a physical struggle, typically in wrestling.
Examples
The board of directors must grapple with the falling stock prices.
I have been grappling with this ethical dilemma for weeks.
We need to grapple with the root cause of the inefficiency in the office.
The knight attempted to grapple the enemy soldier and pull him from the horse.
He tried to grapple his opponent to prevent him from escaping.
They grappled with each other in the mud for several minutes.
The sailors threw a grapple to secure the ship to the pier.