V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
wrangle
verb, noun
Definition: (v.) 1. to argue noisily for a long period of time; 2. to get something through argument; (n.) a long and/or noisy argument
Synonyms: (v.) quarrel, argue, bicker, squabble, (n.) dispute, argument
Antonyms: agree, settle
Tips: To help you remember the word wrangle, think of a Wrangler who's job is to herd and wrangle cows and sheep. Cows and sheep don't always want to move, so you yell at them, herd them, and prod them along. This is wrangling. Think of this when you use the word wrangle to describe an argument or an effort to get someone to go along with your ideas.
Usage Examples:
I don't want to get involved, so I'll let the attorneys wrangle over the details of the dispute. (argue, quarrel) verb
Democrats and Republicans spent most of the week wrangling over the details of the bill. (arguing, bickering) verb
The lengthy legal wrangle finally ended with a settlement that both parties could live with. (dispute, argument) noun
The political wrangle lasted well into the night, and when it was over, neither side had conceded. (argument, dispute) noun
Discover How You Can Improve Your
Vocabulary 10 to 100 Times Faster with
the Power Vocabulary Builder
Dear Friend,
The definition and lessons for the word wrangle were made available by the Power Vocabulary Builder.
The Power Vocabulary Builder will help you develop a fuller, richer vocabulary 10 to 100 times faster than any other program available.
Visit the the Power Vocabulary Builder site right now to discover how you can get full access to this breakthrough program today!
ratify - Definition of ratify
theology - Definition of theology
respite - Definition of respite
spurious - Definition of spurious
supine - Definition of supine
