to struggle

from ἀγών; to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something):--fight, labor fervently, strive.

from ἀντί and ἀγωνίζομαι; to struggle against (figuratively) ("antagonize"):--strive against.

from σύν and ἀγωνίζομαι; to struggle in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to be a partner (assistant):--strive together with.

a primitive root; properly, to go forth, i.e. (by implication) to be expelled, and (consequently) desolate; causatively, to lay waste; also (specifically), to quarrel; be laid waste, runinous, strive (together).