grappled
grap-pled
verb
Dealt with or confronted a difficult problem, idea, or situation.
"She grappled with the complex issue."
verb
Fought or struggled closely with someone, often using hands.
"He grappled with the intruder."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: grapple, grapnel, grappling hook, grappling iron, grappler, wrestle, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle, wrestling, clamshell, contend, make do