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wrangle

UK
/ˈræŋ.ɡl̩/
US
/ˈræŋ.ɡl̩/
wrangle over

Translations

wranglenoun
wrangles
pl
UK
/ˈræŋ.ɡl̩/
US
/ˈræŋ.ɡl̩/
litigeSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou administratif.
The wrangle over the property rights lasted for several years.
Le litige sur les droits de propriété a duré plusieurs années.
querelleConflit ou dispute, souvent animé et prolongé.
The wrangle over the property rights lasted for several years.
La querelle au sujet des droits de propriété a duré plusieurs années.
Additional translations
rixeEmploi plus concret pour une dispute bruyante ou une bagarre.
Synonyms
argument
dispute
controversy
debate
altercation
quarrel
wrangleverb
wrangled
Past Simple
wrangled
Past Participle
wrangling
Gerund
UK
/ˈræŋɡl̩/
US
/ˈræŋɡəl/
menerSurtout pour le bétail ou les chevaux.
He spent the summer wrangling cattle on his uncle's ranch.
Il a passé l’été à mener le bétail dans le ranch de son oncle.
se disputerSens courant : discuter vivement, souvent avec irritation.
The two politicians wrangled over the proposed budget cuts during the debate.
Les deux politiciens se sont disputé au sujet des réductions budgétaires proposées pendant le débat.
Additional translations
obtenirPar insistance, persuasion ou manœuvre.
Synonyms
bicker
fight
contend
squabble
argue
quarrel
dispute
debate

Definitions

wranglenoun
A dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.
The wrangle over the property rights lasted for several years.
A noisy quarrel or brawl.
The wrangle in the bar attracted the attention of the security staff.
wrangleverb
To argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner.
The two politicians wrangled over the proposed budget cuts during the debate.
To herd or tend livestock, especially cattle or horses.
He spent the summer wrangling cattle on his uncle's ranch.
To achieve or obtain (something) through persistent effort, persuasion, or maneuvering.
She managed to wrangle an extra day off from her boss.
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