Quagmire synonyms

entanglement

The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.

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bog

An expanse of marshland.

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morass

Something that hinders, engulfs, or overwhelms:

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perplexity

Something that is perplexed, or complicated

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quandary

The definition of a quandary is a dilemma or a state of uncertainty.

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impasse

The definition of an impasse is something from which there is no escape or solution.

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problem

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

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trap

The definition of a trap is something designed to catch a person or animal, either figuratively or literally.

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corner

A speculative monopoly of a stock or commodity created by purchasing all or most of the available supply in order to raise its price.

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dilemma

(Loosely) A difficult circumstance or problem.

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scrape

An awkward set of circumstances.

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solution (antonym)

The state of being dissolved:

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plight

(Now chiefly dialectal) One's office; duty; charge.

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predicament (related)

An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.

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marshland

An area or region characterized by marshes or swamps

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deep water

Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going.

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hole

An awkward situation; a predicament.

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hot spot

(Computing, graphical user interface) Part of a control that responds dynamically as the user moves the pointer over it, as for example in an image map.

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jam

(Countable, baseball) A difficult situation for a pitcher or defending team.

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soup

(Cant) Dope (illicit drug, used for making horses run faster or to change their personality).

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trouble

A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.

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bind

To combine with, form a bond with, or be taken up by a chemical or chemical structure. An enzyme, for example, is structured in such a way as to be able to bind with its substrate.

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spot

The definition of a spot is a flaw, stain or rounded mark either on something or in a person's character.

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dry (related)

(Informal) A prohibitionist

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easy (related)

A difficult, often embarrassing situation or condition

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marsh

The definition of a marsh is a swampy area of lowlands.

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mire

Deep slimy soil or mud.

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difficulty (related)

The condition or quality of being difficult:

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fen

A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline.

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mudhole

A hole or low place, as in a field or road, full of mud

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pickle

A cucumber preserved in such a solution

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quicksand

Wet sand that things readily sink in, often found near rivers or coasts

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slough

Dead skin on a sore or ulcer.

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swamp

An area of low-lying land that is frequently flooded, especially one dominated by woody plants.

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blessing (antonym)

Anything that gives happiness or prevents misfortune; special benefit or favor

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success (antonym)

One that is successful:

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muskeg

A peat bog formed by an accumulation of sphagnum moss, leaves, and decayed matter, often with scattered small trees, and found especially in northern North America.

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quag

A quagmire.

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swampland

(Uncountable, physics) The set of all possible string theories.

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wetland

A lowland area, such as a marsh or swamp, that is saturated with moisture:

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box

A trap or predicament.