wrangle
Translation
to wrangle, to argue, to herd
Examples
They were wrangling over money.
They were wrangling over money.
She had to wrangle a new contract from the company.
She had to wrangle a new contract from the company.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) ((over/about sth.)) to argue with (sb.) about (sth.) They were wrangling over the details.
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to get (sth.) by arguing She wrangled an invitation from him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: argue, bicker, dispute, quarrel
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'wrangeln', meaning 'to struggle, wrestle'. Related to 'wring'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'wrong angle'. People argue when they see things from the 'wrong angle'.