plight

/plaɪt/
noun
  1. A difficult or unfortunate situation.
    • The documentary highlighted the plight of endangered animals in the rainforest.
    • The town's plight worsened after the flood destroyed the only bridge.
    • She listened sympathetically to her friend's financial plight.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To pledge or promise solemnly, especially in a formal or serious manner.
    • In the old story, the lovers plighted their hearts to each other forever.
    • They plighted their troth in a quiet ceremony by the lake.
    • The knights plighted their loyalty to the king.
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