Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make determined efforts to deal with a task or problem or to try to stop an opposing player in a game, especially by taking them to the ground.
Tackle
/ˈtækəl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Before she tackled the stairs she knocked at Neely's door.
"Well, are you going to tackle it?"
Normally, consultants tackle a variety of issues for their clients.
Etymology:
The word tackle originated from the Old English "tæclian", developing from Middle Dutch "takel", which originally referred to gear. Its modern meaning emerged in the late 19th century.
Usage Statistics:
18 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
© 2025 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd