Plight and Standoff

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Plight noun - A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one.

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Standoff and plight are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Standoff" instead a noun "Plight".

Nearby Words: plighted, plighting

Standoff noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.

Usage example: the standoff continued for three days before the fugitive gave himself up to the authorities

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Plight and standoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plight" instead a noun "Standoff".

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