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wrangle
[rang-guhl]
verb (used without object)
to argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
to argue or dispute.
to tend or round up (cattle, horses, or other livestock).
to obtain, often by contrivance or scheming; wangle.
He wrangled a job through a friend.
noun
a noisy or angry dispute; altercation.
Synonyms: , ,
wrangle
/ ˈæŋɡə /
verb
(intr) to argue, esp noisily or angrily
(tr) to encourage, persuade, or obtain by argument
(tr) to herd (cattle or horses)
noun
a noisy or angry argument
Other 51Թ Forms
- outwrangle verb (used with object)
- unwrangling adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wrangle1
Example Sentences
The new pontifex maximus has much work ahead of him to wrangle the faithful into unity.
He worked to wrangle funding for increased police foot patrols to reduce crime and foster a more trusting relationship between officers and residents.
That result will make Carney's pressing tasks of negotiating with his US counterpart and tackling a range of domestic issues more of a challenge, as he'll need to wrangle support from other political parties.
There have been wrangles over territory in the South China Sea for centuries, but tension has grown in recent years.
The group’s motto says it all: “As the cowboy wrangles cattle, we wrangle consciousness.”
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