Meaning of the word quagmires in English
What does quagmires mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quagmires
US /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪərz/
UK /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪəz/
Plural Noun
1.
soft boggy areas of land that give way underfoot
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The hikers struggled through the muddy quagmires.
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Heavy rains turned the field into a series of quagmires.
2.
awkward, complex, or hazardous situations
Example:
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The company found itself in a financial quagmire.
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He tried to avoid the political quagmires of the region.