PLIGHT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PLIGHT?

Need another word that means the same as “plight”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “plight” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Plight” are: predicament, quandary, troth, mess, difficulty, issue, trouble, muddle, mare's nest, crisis, affiance, betroth, engage, pledge

Plight as a Noun

Definitions of "Plight" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “plight” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A solemn pledge of fidelity.
• A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one.
• A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Synonyms of "Plight" as a noun (10 Words)

crisis	An unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty. He goes to pieces in a crisis.
difficulty	The state or condition of being difficult. I managed with difficulty to struggle upright.
issue	Supplies as food or clothing or ammunition issued by the government. Raising awareness of environmental issues.
mare's nest	A structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young.
mess	A meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel. Big time outfits that do a mess of printing.
muddle	An untidy and disorganized state or collection. He made a muddle of his marriage.
predicament	(in Aristotelian logic) each of the ten ‘categories’, often listed as: substance or being, quantity, quality, relation, place, time, posture, having or possession, action, and passion. Finds himself in a most awkward predicament.
quandary	A difficult situation; a practical dilemma. Kate was in a quandary.
troth	Truth. A token of troth.
trouble	Difficulty or problems. Their helicopter developed engine trouble.

Usage Examples of "Plight" as a noun

• We must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty.
• The woeful plight of homeless people.

Plight as a Verb

Definitions of "Plight" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “plight” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Give to in marriage.
• Promise solemnly and formally.

Synonyms of "Plight" as a verb (4 Words)

affiance	Give to in marriage. Edward was affianced to Lady Eleanor Butler.
betroth	Give to in marriage. In no time I shall be betrothed to Isabel.
engage	Engage or hire for work. Make sure the gear is engaged.
pledge	Bind or secure by a pledge. I pledged 10 a month to my favorite radio station.

Associations of "Plight" (30 Words)

adversity	A difficult or unpleasant situation. Debt ridden farmers struggling with adversity.
agonize	Cause to agonize. I didn t agonize over the problem.
ail	Be ill or unwell. Exercise is good for whatever ails one.
annoy	Cause annoyance in disturb especially by minor irritations. A gallant Saxon who annoyed this Coast.
befall	(especially of something bad) happen to (someone. He promised that no harm would befall her.
challenge	Issue a challenge to. Challenge trials have yielded positive results when carefully and ethically conducted.
complication	The act or process of complicating. She developed complications after the surgery.
deadlock	Secure a door with a deadlock. The meeting is deadlocked.
difficulty	An effort that is inconvenient. Finished the test only with great difficulty.
dilemma	An argument forcing an opponent to choose either of two unfavourable alternatives. The insoluble dilemma of adolescence.
disquiet	A feeling of worry or unease. It disquiets us that he may be out of jail.
distress	Bring into difficulties or distress especially financial hardship. They said the baby was in distress.
hardship	Severe suffering or privation. The many hardships of frontier life.
hassle	A disagreement or quarrel. Travelling can be a hassle.
impasse	A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. Reached an impasse on the negotiations.
inconvenience	To cause inconvenience or discomfort to. The inconveniences of life in a remote city.
needy	Needy people collectively. Needy and elderly people.
nuisance	A person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance. I hope you re not going to make a nuisance of yourself.
perturb	Subject (a system, moving object, or process) to an influence tending to alter its normal or regular state or path. She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill.
predicament	A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. Finds himself in a most awkward predicament.
problem	A source of difficulty. Motivation of staff can also be a problem.
problematic	A thing that constitutes a problem. A problematic situation at home.
puzzled	Unable to understand; perplexed. She looked puzzled and angry with him.
quandary	A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. Kate was in a quandary.
stalemate	Bring to or cause to reach stalemate. Last time I played him it ended up in stalemate.
suffering	Psychological suffering. A message of hope for suffering humanity.
tangled	Twisted together untidily; matted. The tangled ropes.
trouble	Take the trouble to do something concern oneself. Heart trouble.
unaccustomed	Not familiar or usual; out of the ordinary. A new budget of unaccustomed austerity.
upset	The act of upsetting something. She looked pale and upset.