Contend with and Grapple

Contend with

Contend with verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.
Usage example: a multitude of problems to contend with as soon as he returned to the office

Grapple and contend with are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grapple" instead a verb "Contend with".

Grapple

Grapple verb - To seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery.

Contend with and grapple are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend with" instead a verb "Grapple".

Nearby Words: grappled, grappling
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