tussle

[US]/ˈtʌsl/
[UK]/ˈtʌsl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. engage in a physical fight; struggle fiercely
n. a fight or struggle

Phrases & Collocations

physical tussle

verbal tussle

Example Sentences

The two players engaged in a physical tussle on the basketball court.

There was a tussle for power within the organization.

The siblings often tussle over who gets to use the computer first.

The political parties are in a tussle for control of the government.

There was a tussle between the two dogs over a bone.

The tussle between the rival companies resulted in a legal battle.

She had a tussle with her emotions before making a decision.

The tussle for the top position in the company was intense.

The tussle between tradition and innovation is a common theme in art.

The tussle over resources led to conflicts among the neighboring countries.

Real-world Examples

It was a heck of a tussle, but yeah.

Source: American English dialogue

That tussle does not seem to have left lasting scars.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It was the first military tussle between America and Russia since the start of the Ukraine war.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Environmental pollution and the intensification of the geopolitical tussle.

Source: Selected English short passages

One factor contributing to this internal tussle

Source: TED-Ed (audio version)

During a tussle, Elder stabbed one of the officers Mario Cerciello Rega to death.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2021

This is the latest twist in the tussle over who runs Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro or Juan Guaido.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2020

Well, never having had a lady's maid, it's not a challenge I've had to tussle with.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

If bored, invite representatives of two warring firms to a meeting and watch them tussle for your favour.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Joe Biden seems to be gaining ground in key states in a tussle to become the new U.S president.

Source: BBC Listening November 2020 Collection

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now