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plight

(pl/aI/t )

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one(noun.state)

Example:
The woeful plight of homeless people.

Synonym:
predicament, quandary

source: wordnet30
a solemn pledge of fidelity(noun.communication)

Synonym:
troth

source: wordnet30
A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.(noun)

source: webster1913
That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge.(noun)

source: webster1913

give to in marriage(verb.communication)

Synonym:
affiance, betroth, engage

source: wordnet30
promise solemnly and formally(verb.communication)

Synonym:
pledge

source: wordnet30
To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.(verb)

source: webster1913
To pledge; to give as a pledge for the performance of some act; as, to plight faith, honor, word; -- never applied to property or goods.(verb)

source: webster1913

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