wrangling

/ˈræŋɡlɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of arguing or disputing noisily and angrily.
    • After hours of wrangling, they finally reached a compromise.
    • The constant wrangling among committee members delayed the project.
    • Political wrangling often prevents important laws from passing.
  2. The act of herding or taking care of livestock.
    • He spent the summer wrangling horses on a dude ranch.
    • Wrangling the cattle across the river was a tough job.
    • Wrangling sheep requires patience and a good dog.
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adjective
  1. Engaged in or characterized by noisy arguing.
    • A wrangling crowd gathered outside the town hall.
    • The wrangling neighbors finally called the police.
    • Their wrangling voices could be heard from down the hall.