quagmire
The word “quagmire” has 2 syllables: quag-mire.
It's pronounced as /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/.
What is synonym and antonym for quagmire?
In the thesaurus, “quagmire” has 16 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quagmire along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quagmire
- dilemma
- entanglement
- hole
- imbroglio
- impasse
- labyrinth
- maze
- morass
- pickle
- predicament
- quandary
- quicksand
- swamp
- tangle
- trap
- web
Antonyms for quagmire
- agreement
- solution
Meanings of quagmire
- noun
- A swampy, soggy area of ground.
- A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle; a predicament.
- verb
- To embroil (a person, etc.) in complexity or difficulty.
Example Sentences
- After heavy rain, the once solid path turned into a treacherous quagmire.
- The political scandal plunged the nation into a moral quagmire.
- Navigating through the dense forest, the hikers found themselves stuck in a muddy quagmire.
- The negotiations between the two countries reached a diplomatic quagmire.
- The financial crisis created an economic quagmire that took years to recover from.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quagmire, such as: agreement, dilemma, entanglement, hole, imbroglio, impasse, labyrinth.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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