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 39 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for tackling

addressing
approaching
arrest
attacking
background
backseat driving
barging in
barring
blocking
checking
choking
clashing
clogging
conflict
facing
going at
hampering
having at
hindrance
intermeddling
interposition
intervention
intrusion
lighting into
meddlesomeness
obstruction
opposition
pitching in
pitching into
prying
pursuing
resistance
retardation
sailing into
taking up
tampering
tearing into
trespassing
undertaking

Antonyms for tackling

aid
assistance
avoiding
dallying
dawdling
dillydallying
encouragement
evading
fooling
help
idling
lagging
messing
playing
poking
shunning
trifling

Meanings of tackling

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.
noun
1. The process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
2. The tackle of a vessel.
3. 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 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tackling, such as: addressing, aid, approaching, arrest, assistance, attacking, avoiding.

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