Meaning of the word mire in English
What does mire mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mire
US /maɪr/
UK /maɪər/
Noun
1.
a stretch of swampy or boggy ground
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The car got stuck in the deep mire.
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They had to trudge through the thick mire.
2.
a difficult or unpleasant situation
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The company is currently in a mire of financial problems.
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He found himself in a mire of debt.
Verb
1.
to cause to become stuck in mud or soft ground
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The heavy rains mired the tractor in the field.
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He was mired in quicksand.
2.
to involve someone or something in a difficult or unpleasant situation
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The scandal mired the politician's career.
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He was mired in controversy.