A struggle is a long and difficult attempt to achieve something such as freedom or political rights. .a young lad's struggle to support his poverty-stricken family. If you struggle when you are being held, …

Struggle, brush, clash refer to a hostile meeting of opposing persons, parties, or forces. Struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle.

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