Struggle
Fight
Synonyms: Fight, wrestle, brawl, exchange blows, scrap, grapple, scuffle, spar, come to blows, and swedge.
Compete
Synonyms: Compete, contest, fight, clash, jockey, cross swords, wage war, contend, vie, battle, wrangle, lock horns, war, and feud.
Strive
Synonyms: Strive, endeavour, spare no effort, do one's best, do one's utmost, labour, strain, put oneself out, give it one's best shot, plug away, graft, try hard, make every effort, exert oneself, do all one can, battle, toil, bend over backwards, go all out, put one's back into it, peg away, and essay.
Scramble
Synonyms: Scramble, stumble, drag oneself, battle, flounder, make one's way with difficulty, fight/battle one's way, and labour.
Example Sentences
They will struggle to finish this.
He faced a struggle for survival.
She began to struggle with confidence.
The struggle for equality continues today.