tackling
The word “tackling” has 2 syllables: tack-ling.
It's pronounced as /ˈtæk.lɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for tackling?
In the thesaurus, “tackling” has 9 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tackling along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tackling
- addressing
- approaching
- attacking
- conflict
- intervention
- intrusion
- obstruction
- tampering
- undertaking
Antonyms for tackling
- avoiding
- evading
- shunning
Meanings of tackling
- verb
- 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.
- To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
- To attempt to take away a ball.
- To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
- To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
- noun
- The process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
- The tackle of a vessel.
- The harness for drawing a carriage.
Example Sentences
- The team's success relies on effective tackling strategies during the game.
- She demonstrated exceptional skill in tackling challenging tasks at work.
- The coach praised the players for their relentless effort in tackling the opponent's offense.
- The company is actively tackling issues related to sustainability and environmental impact.
- In the workshop, participants learned valuable techniques for tackling complex problems in their projects.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tackling, such as: addressing, approaching, attacking, avoiding, conflict, evading, intervention.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
sailing into
- approaching
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- going at
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- tearing into
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sallying
- assailing
- assault
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- tackling
- take off
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tacking
- adhering
- affix
- affixing
- attaching
- bolting
- cinching
- clamping
- clasping
- clenching
- clinching
- clipping
- deviating
- fasten
- glueing
- gluing
- hanging
- harnessing
- lashing
- latching
- nail
- nailing
- paste
- pasting
- pin
- pinning
- plastering
- riveting
- screwing
- shackling
- stapling
- sticking
- stitch
- strapping
- tackling
- tangent
- tieing
- toggling
- tying
- yoking
- zigzagging