quagmires
The word “quagmires” has 2 syllables: quag-mires
It's pronounced as /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪərz/
What is synonym and antonym for quagmires?
In the thesaurus, “quagmires” has 24 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quagmires along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quagmires
- dilemma
- dilemmas
- entanglement
- entanglements
- holes
- imbroglio
- impasse
- labyrinths
- mazes
- meshes
- morass
- morasses
- pickles
- predicament
- predicaments
- quandary
- quicksand
- quicksands
- snares
- swamps
- tangles
- toils
- traps
- webs
Antonyms for quagmires
- agreement
- solution
Meanings of quagmires
- 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
- The explorers tread carefully, avoiding hidden quagmires in the swamp.
- Diplomats sought solutions to navigate through the complex quagmires of international relations.
- Construction workers faced challenges when building in areas prone to natural quagmires.
- The team of researchers studied the ecological impact of human activities on fragile wetland quagmires.
- Urban planners devised strategies to prevent neighborhoods from sinking into social and economic quagmires.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quagmires, such as: agreement, dilemma, dilemmas, entanglement, entanglements, holes, imbroglio.
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