plight as a noun: - 1
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as a verb: - 1
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plight
noun
1 plight
A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one:
— The woeful plight of homeless people.
synonyms: predicament, quandary.
Roget 7:
state,
condition,
category,
estate,
lot,
ease,
trim,
mood,
pickle,
plight,
temper;
aspect
etc.
(appearance)
448,
dilemma,
pass,
predicament.
constitution,
habitude,
diathesis†;
frame,
fabric
etc.
329;
stamp,
set,
fit,
mold,
mould.
mode,
modality,
schesis†;
form
etc.
(shape)
240.
tone,
tenor,
turn;
trim,
guise,
fashion,
light,
complexion,
style,
character.
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Roget 771:
security;
guaranty,
guarantee;
gage,
warranty,
bond,
tie,
pledge,
plight,
mortgage,
collateral,
debenture,
hypothecation,
bill of sale,
lien,
pawn,
pignoration†;
real security;
vadium†.
stake,
deposit,
earnest,
handsel,
caution.
promissory note;
bill,
bill of exchange;
I. O.U.;
personal security,
covenant,
specialty;
parole
etc.
(promise)
768.
acceptance,
indorsement†,
signature,
execution,
stamp,
seal.
sponsor,
cosponsor,
sponsion†,
sponsorship;
surety,
bail;
mainpernor†,
hostage;
godchild,
godfather,
godmother.
recognizance;
deed of indemnity,
covenant of indemnity.
authentication,
verification,
warrant,
certificate,
voucher,
docket,
doquet†;
record
etc.
551;
probate,
attested copy.
receipt;
acquittance,
quittance;
discharge,
release.
muniment†,
title deed,
instrument;
deed,
deed poll;
assurance,
indenture;
charter
etc.
(compact)
769;
charter poll;
paper,
parchment,
settlement,
will,
testament,
last will and testament,
codicil.
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Dutch: netelige positie, hachelijke situatie, toestand, benarde toestand, klasse
2 plight
A solemn pledge of fidelity.
synonym: troth.
Roget 768:
promise,
undertaking,
word,
troth,
plight,
pledge,
parole,
word of honor,
vow;
oath
etc.
(affirmation)
535;
profession,
assurance,
warranty,
guarantee,
insurance,
obligation;
contract
etc.
769;
stipulation.
engagement,
preengagement;
affiance;
betroth,
betrothal,
betrothment.
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verb
1 plight
2 plight
Promise solemnly and formally.
synonym: pledge.
Dutch: plechtig beloven
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