wrestle - noun

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

wrestle - verb

• combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
• engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
• engage in a wrestling match

wrestle - thesaurus

grapple   grappling   squirm   twist   worm   wrestling   wriggle   writhe