Wrangling — Definition & Meaning

What does wrangling mean?

verb

To manage or control something, especially a difficult or unruly situation, often using force or persuasion. To engage in a struggle or contest, especially a verbal one.

Example

"The wrangling over the budget continued for hours, with neither side willing to give in."

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Etymologically related

range ranging rang rangling

Synonyms for wrangling

managing controlling handling negotiating bargaining haggling

Antonyms of wrangling

yielding surrendering submitting

Rhymes with wrangling

ranging granging scrambling strangling