plight

• plight

plight

Noun

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"

Synonyms:

• predicament
• quandary
• plight

Noun

a solemn pledge of fidelity

Synonyms:

• plight
• troth

Verb

give to in marriage

Synonyms:

• betroth
• engage
• affiance
• plight

Verb

promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife"

Synonyms:

• pledge
• plight