Synonyms for

Mired

Verb / maɪrd / Another word for mired — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of mired is to be stuck or entangled in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Synonyms & similar words

entangle mud bogdown getstuck muckup muck involved grindtoahalt mire stuck trapped entangled immersed engulfed ensnared caught embroiled enmeshed implicated ensnagged snarled enwrapped embroiled involved immobilized bogged stagnated stranded

Example sentences

  1. The cat got mired in the tree and couldnt come down.
  2. The hiker got mired in the deep snow and couldnt move forward.
  3. The boat got mired in the shallow water and couldnt sail.
  4. The company got mired in financial problems and had to lay off employees.
  5. The student got mired in a complicated math problem and needed help.

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