What is another word for plights?

Pronunciation: [plˈa͡ɪts] (IPA)

Plights refer to situations of difficulty, challenge or predicament. There are several synonyms that denote similar meanings to the word plights. One of the closest synonyms is dilemma which refers to a situation where one has to make a tough choice between two options. Another synonym that could convey a similar meaning is predicament which reflects a difficult, problematic or unfortunate situation. Hardship is also a synonym that suggests a period of difficulty or adversity. In addition, the words mess, quandary, crisis, trouble and challenge all imply a difficult situation that requires attention, decision-making and resolution. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context and tone of the language used.

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Usage examples for Plights

To excel in truth we loyally may strive, Set privilege against prerogative: He plights his faith, and we believe him just; His honour is to promise, ours to trust.
"The Works Of John Dryden, Vol. 7 (of 18) The Duke of Guise; Albion and Albanius; Don Sebastian"
John Dryden
This place, also, the pains so dismal be, Both as to name and nature, that in me It is not to express the damning wights, The hellish torture, and the fearful plights Thereof; for as intolerable they Must needs be found, by those that disobey The Lord, so can no word or thought express Unto the full the height of that distress; Such miserable caitiffs, that shall there Rebukes of vengeance, for transgressions bear.
"The Works of John Bunyan Volume 3"
John Bunyan
Fresh from a rapid course of travel, and with the sense of laying the prince under weighty obligations, he made light of my perplexity, and at once delivered himself bluntly: 'She plights her hand to you in the presence of our good Peterborough.
"The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete"
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