Overview of noun plight

The noun plight has 2 senses

• predicament, quandary, plight -- (a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people")


• plight, troth -- (a solemn pledge of fidelity)

Overview of verb plight

The verb plight has 2 senses

• betroth, engage, affiance, plight -- (give to in marriage)


• pledge, plight -- (promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife")