Definition

To argue or fight in a noisy or angry way.

Example

The children began to wrangle over who would get to play with the toy first.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear them wrangle over the last piece of cake?

Yeah, it got pretty loud for a moment!

I didn't expect them to wrangle like that over dessert.

Right? You'd think it was something really important!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A loud and angry argument or disagreement between people.

Example

The two neighbors had a wrangle over the property line.

Conversation

Did you hear about the wrangle at the meeting yesterday?

Yeah, it sounded pretty intense!

I can't believe they let it go on for so long.

Definition

To manage or control something, often through argument or negotiation.

Example

They had to wrangle the horses back into the pen after they escaped.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they had to wrangle those horses at the rodeo?

Yeah, it looked like a tough job, but they handled it well.

I can't believe how quickly they managed to wrangle them all together.

Root Explanation

Wrangle originates from the Middle English 'wranglen', which is derived from the Old English 'wrangian', meaning to argue or dispute. The word reflects a sense of engaging in a noisy or heated argument.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wrangling' as a noisy argument or dispute, which helps you remember that 'wrangle' means to engage in such a quarrel.

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