wrangle
Translation
to argue, to dispute, to herd
Examples
They wrangled for hours over the contract.
They wrangled for hours over the contract.
The cowboy's job is to wrangle cattle.
The cowboy's job is to wrangle cattle.
Grammar Patterns
((over/about sth.)) to argue about sth. They wrangled over the details.
((with sb.)) to argue with sb. She wrangled with the committee.
((sth.)) to herd sth. (animals) He wrangles horses for a living.
Similar Words
Synonyms: argue, bicker, dispute; Antonyms: agree, concur
Etymology
From Middle English 'wranglen', related to 'wring', meaning to twist. Imagine twisting words in a heated argument.
Memory Tips
Picture two cowboys, known as 'wranglers', having a 'wrangle' (argument) over who is better at wrangling horses.