struggle
make forceful efforts to get free of restraint;

experience difficulty and make a very
great effort in order to do something

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forceful

effort

freedom

to struggle
to get free from
to strive, make efforts

struggle

to strive
to struggle

accept or reject
choose between
make one's choice

fight
combat
struggle to overcome

fight
battle
combat
struggle to overcome, eliminate, or prevent

struggle vigorously
strenuous efforts
painstaking efforts
work at one's upmost
great efforts to achieve

contend for hegemony
struggle for supremacy

bear heavy responsibilities through a long struggle