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plight


I - noun
1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one (Freq. 8)
- finds himself in a most awkward predicament
- the woeful plight of homeless people
Syn:
predicament, quandary
Hypernyms:
difficulty
Hyponyms:
care, corner, box, hot water
2. a solemn pledge of fidelity
Syn:
troth
Hypernyms:
assurance, pledge

II - verb
1. give to in marriage
Syn:
betroth, engage, affiance
Derivationally related forms:
engagement (for: engage), betrothal (for: betroth)
Hypernyms:
vow
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Somebody ----s somebody PP
2. promise solemnly and formally
- I pledge that I will honor my wife
Syn:
pledge
Derivationally related forms:
pledger (for: pledge), pledge (for: pledge)
Hypernyms:
promise, assure
Hyponyms:
vow, guarantee, vouch, covenant
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

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