Synonyms for tackling

Noun

1. braving, confronting, coping with, grappling, tackling, attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

usage: taking the bull by the horns

Verb

1. undertake, tackle, take on, confront, face up, face

usage: accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task"

2. harness, tackle, attach

usage: put a harness; "harness the horse"

3. tackle, attack, aggress

usage: seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball