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PLIGHTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Plighting.

Plighting - as a noun

A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

Example: "Finds himself in a most awkward predicament"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
predicament18quandary21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A solemn pledge of fidelity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
troth8

Plighting - as a verb

Give to in marriage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affiance16betroth12engage8

Promise solemnly and formally

Example: "I pledge that i will honor my wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pledge10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assure6promise11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"In medieval times, lords and knights often exchanged solemn plighting of oaths of loyalty and fealty."
"The couple's public plighting of their troth took place in front of all their family and friends."
"She was deeply moved by the sincerity and emotion in his plighting of love and devotion."
"The ceremony included a heartfelt plighting of their commitment to each other, promising to support and cherish one another."
"The husband and wife renewed their plighting of affection and fidelity on their 25th wedding anniversary."
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Word Game Points

Is PLIGHTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plighting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLIGHTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PLIGHTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plighting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLIGHTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PLIGHTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plighting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLIGHTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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