plight

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plight Definition

• (n) a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"
• (n) a solemn pledge of fidelity
• (v) give to in marriage
• (v) promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife"

plight Synonyms

• affiance
• betroth
• engage
• pledge
• plight
• predicament
• quandary
• troth