Dire straits
Dire straits noun - A state of extreme distress.
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Synonyms for Dire straits
Pass and dire straits are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pass" instead a noun phrase "Dire straits".
Pass
Pass noun - A narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage.
Dire straits and pass are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dire straits" instead a noun "Pass".
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Pass and Dire straits. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dire_straits/pass
Dire straits & Pass. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dire_straits/pass>.
Pass or Dire straits. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dire_straits/pass.
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