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| 1. | [ noun ] a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one | |
| Synonyms: | predicament quandary | |
| Examples: | : "finds himself in a most awkward predicament" "the woeful plight of homeless people" |
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| Related terms: | difficulty care corner hot_water | |
| 2. | [ verb ] give to, in marriage | |
| Synonyms: | engage affiance betroth | |
| Related terms: | vow betrothal | |
| 3. | [ verb ] promise solemnly and formally | |
| Synonyms: | pledge | |
| Examples: | "I pledge that will honor my wife" |
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| Related terms: | promise guarantee vow covenant covenant | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a solemn pledge of fidelity | |
| Synonyms: | troth | |
| Related terms: | assurance pledge | |
| Similar spelling: |
plug_hat ploughed Plaisted |
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