Definition of struggle

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Struggle (v. i.) To strive, or to make efforts, with a twisting, or with contortions of the body..

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Pull :: Pull (n.) A contest; a struggle; as, a wrestling pull..
Grasp :: Grasp (v. i.) To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.
Scuffle :: Scuffle (v. i.) To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.
Victory :: Victory (n.) The defeat of an enemy in battle, or of an antagonist in any contest; a gaining of the superiority in any struggle or competition; conquest; triumph; -- the opposite of defeat..
Gainstrive :: Gainstrive (v. t. & i.) To strive or struggle against; to withstand.
Tussle :: Tussle (v. i. & t.) To struggle, as in sport; to scuffle; to struggle with..
Scuffle :: Scuffle (v. i.) Hence, to strive or contend tumultuously; to struggle confusedly or at haphazard..
Strull :: Struggler (n.) One who struggles.
Luctation :: Luctation (n.) Effort to overcome in contest; struggle; endeavor.
Effort :: Effort (n.) An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall..
Combat :: Combat (v. i.) To struggle or contend, as with an opposing force; to fight..
Force :: Force (n.) To obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress..
Eluctate :: Eluctate (v. i.) To struggle out; -- with out.
Conquest :: Conquest (n.) The act of gaining or regaining by successful struggle; as, the conquest of liberty or peace..
Flounder :: Flounder (v. i.) To fling the limbs and body, as in making efforts to move; to struggle, as a horse in the mire, or as a fish on land; to roll, toss, and tumble; to flounce..
Stretch :: Stretch (n.) Act of stretching, or state of being stretched; reach; effort; struggle; strain; as, a stretch of the limbs; a stretch of the imagination..
Struggle :: Struggle (v. i.) To strive, or to make efforts, with a twisting, or with contortions of the body..
Fight :: Fight (v. i.) A battle; an engagement; a contest in arms; a combat; a violent conflict or struggle for victory, between individuals or between armies, ships, or navies, etc..
Tussle :: Tussle (n.) A struggle; a scuffle.
Strive :: Strive (v. i.) To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest; -- followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as, strive against temptation; strive for the truth..
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