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mire

noun, verb
/ˈmaɪər/

Meaning

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.

Example Sentences

The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.

Example Expressions

mired in controversy

Synonyms

swamp, bog, quagmire, entangle, trap

Antonyms

release, free, clarity

Collocations

stuck in the mire, political mire, financial mire

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