Synonyms & related words for grapple

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of grapple — including wrestle, grip, contend, grasp, struggle, tackle. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to grapple

Explore words related to grapple — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include grappler, grapnel, cope, claw, wrest, wield, confront, wrangle. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for grapple

Common synonyms for grapple include wrestle, grip, contend, grasp, struggle, tackle, fight, grab — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does grapple come from?

The word grapple breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root grapple, from Old French grapil (“grappling hook”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.