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1. A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
   "the woeful plight of homeless people"
   - predicament, quandary
    
2. A solemn pledge of fidelity
   - troth [archaic]

1. Give to in marriage
   - betroth, engage, affiance
    
2. Promise solemnly and formally
   - pledge

Derived forms: plighted, plighting, plights

Type of: assurance, assure, difficulty, pledge, promise, vow