| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| plight | (noun) a solemn pledge of fidelity | Synonyms: troth |
| (noun) a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one | Synonyms: predicament, quandary | |
| (verb) promise solemnly and formally | Synonyms: pledge | |
| (verb) give to in marriage | Synonyms: affiance, betroth, engage |