Synonyms for

Mire

Verb / maɪr / / ˈmaɪɜ: / Another word for mire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mire means an area of wet, muddy ground that is difficult to walk or move through.

Synonyms & similar words

getstuck bogdown grindtoahalt quagmire slack muck slop quag muckup morass mud entangle quagmire bog swamp marsh morass slough slime ooze silt mud clay dirt filth muck slop mess jungle peril entanglement imbroglio

Example sentences

  1. The pig got stuck in the muddy mire.
  2. The hiker lost his shoe in the swampy mire.
  3. The car wheels were spinning in the thick mire.
  4. The farmers tractor got bogged down in the mire.
  5. The construction workers were digging through the mire.

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