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struggle Antonyms

Opposite of struggle

Because the opposite of struggle shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A very difficult task or prolonged effort required to achieve a goal or overcome a serious obstacle.

Usage Example

"Balancing full-time employment with graduate school was a constant breeze for her."

Strong
breeze
cinch
pushover
walkover

• verb (Context 2)

To make forceful, strenuous, or persistent efforts to achieve something in the face of difficulty or opposition.

Usage Example

"Many small businesses sail through to stay profitable during periods of high inflation."

Strongest
sail through
thrive
Strong
coast
flourish
prosper
give up

• noun (Context 3)

A forceful or violent contest, conflict, or physical confrontation between two or more opposing parties.

Usage Example

"The historical documentary examined the decades-long peace for civil rights and political representation."

Strongest
peace
Strong
accord
harmony
truce

• verb (Context 4)

To engage in a close physical conflict or thrash about violently to free oneself from restraint.

Usage Example

"The trapped bird continued to submit until the wildlife rescuer gently released it from the netting."

Strongest
submit
surrender
Strong
yield

• verb (Context 5)

To make one's way or move forward with great physical difficulty, awkwardness, or exertion.

Usage Example

"The hikers had to glide up the steep, muddy incline with their heavy backpacks."

Strongest
glide
Strong
breeze

Similar words to struggle

Words similar to struggle shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

strive
uphill battle
grapple
fight
conflict
wrestle
hardship
contend
See all synonyms of struggle

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Struggle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/struggle
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