noun
- difficult, dangerous, or unfortunate situations
verb
- pledges or promises solemnly
Usage: formal; often in ceremonial contexts
Examples
- The refugees faced terrible plights in their homeland.
- Many families found themselves in financial plights after the recession.
- The documentary highlighted the plights of endangered species.
- She plights her loyalty to the organization every year.
- He plights his word to help those in need.
- The couple plights their troth in a traditional ceremony.