tackles

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: tack-les (2)
English Definition

Makes a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or opponent.

Example Sentence

Our team tackles new challenges with courage.

US IPA /ˈtækəlz/
UK IPA /ˈtækəlz/

Synonyms

confronts addresses undertakes grapples

Antonyms

avoids evades ignores