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wran·gle (r

v. wran·gled, wran·gling, wran·gles

v.intr.

To quarrel noisily or angrily; bicker. See Synonyms at argue.

v.tr.

1. To win or obtain by argument.

2. To herd (horses or other livestock).

1. The act of wrangling.

2. An angry, noisy argument or dispute.

[Middle English wranglen, of Middle Low German origin; see wer-² in Indo-European roots.]

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Noun

wrangling - an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

haggle, haggling, wrangle

bargaining - the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement

Translations

wrangling [ˈræŋglɪŋ] N → riña f, discusión f

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