Antonyms for struggled

Grammar : Verb

Spell : struhg-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrʌg əl

Definition of struggled

Origin : late 14c., probably a frequentative form, of uncertain origin. Skeat suggests Old Norse strugr "ill will;" others suggest a connection to Dutch struikelen, German straucheln "to stumble." Related: Struggled; struggling.

verb labor, work
verb fight, wrestle

Example sentences :

Philæmon averted his face for a moment, and struggled hard with his feelings.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

After the captain left him, he struggled hard to unloose the cords which bound him.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

I remembered the object of my visit, and struggled for composure.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

She struggled for a second in his arms, and received his kiss with a little laugh.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Cassidy struggled with all his pride against the dominant fury this man hurled on him.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

He pondered it on his way back to the street-car, as he struggled against the wind.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

She slipped into the dress and struggled with its many and intricate fastenings.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

I struggled with temptation and fell asleep still not conquering it.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

John struggled out of his Uncle's embrace and turned squarely to face him.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Pride, anger, and sorrow, struggled in her countenance as she spoke.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for struggled

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