Wrangle (verb)

  1. To argue or dispute, typically a prolonged or complicated one.
  2. To manage or control (animals, especially horses) through training and handling.
  3. To obtain something through hard bargaining or persistence.

Origin:

The word "wrangle" comes from the old english word "wranglian" which means to dispute or argue. it has been in use since the early 17th century and it refers to an argument or dispute, typically a prolonged or complicated one.

Examples:

  1. The two parties wrangled over the terms of the contract.
  2. He wrangled with the store manager over the price of the item.
  3. She wrangled with the horse, trying to calm it down.
  4. The team wrangled the project to completion on time.
  5. He wrangled a better deal on the car.
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