tackle

The word “tackle” has 2 syllables: tac-kle.

It's pronounced as /tækəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for tackle?

In the thesaurus, “tackle” has 20 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tackle along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tackle

  • address
  • apparatus
  • approach
  • attack
  • begin
  • confront
  • deal with
  • engage in
  • equipment
  • gear
  • halt
  • have at
  • kit
  • pursue
  • stop
  • stuff
  • take on
  • try
  • undertake
  • work on

Antonyms for tackle

  • abstain
  • avoid
  • complete
  • conclude
  • end
  • evade
  • finish
  • shun

Meanings of tackle

  • noun
    1. A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
    2. A block and tackle.
    3. Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
    4. (by extension) equipment, gear, gadgetry.
    5. A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
    6. A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
    7. Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
    8. An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
    9. A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
    10. A man's genitalia.
  • verb
    1. To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
    2. To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
    3. To attempt to take away a ball.
    4. To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
    5. To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.

Example Sentences

  • The football player prepared to tackle his opponent with determination.
  • The team huddled together to discuss their strategy for the upcoming tackle.
  • It took teamwork to successfully tackle the complex project and meet the deadline.
  • The coach emphasized the importance of proper technique when learning how to tackle.
  • As a leader, she always sought innovative ways to tackle challenges in the workplace.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tackle, such as: abstain, address, apparatus, approach, attack, avoid, begin.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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had at

  • allege
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kicked off

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kicking off

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  • unveil

kicks off

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  • pick up
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  • present
  • propose
  • recommend
  • renew
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  • rise
  • set
  • set up
  • start
  • starts
  • submit
  • suggest
  • tackle
  • take off
  • take up
  • trigger
  • undertake
  • unveil

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