Definition of Plight

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Plight

imp. & p. p. of Plight, to pledge.

imp. & p. p. of Pluck.

To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.

A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.

That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge.

Condition; state; -- risk, or exposure to danger, often being implied; as, a luckless plight.

To pledge; to give as a pledge for the performance of some act; as, to plight faith, honor, word; -- never applied to property or goods.

To promise; to engage; to betroth.

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Plight Quotations

If God had wanted us to be concerned for the plight of the toads, he would have made them cute and furry.
Dave Barry

Self-deception ultimately explains Japan's plight. The Japanese have never accepted that change is in their interest - and not merely a response to U.S. criticism.
Paul Samuelson

LA can be a very open and accepting creative environment. But it is important, because there is this odd separation here, it is important to make your kids mindful of other people and other people's plight.
Ryan Phillippe

The people who do not get jobs are often the most vulnerable in our society, and joblessness is a terrible plight for anyone who suffers from it.
Tim Bishop

It's not very hip to consider the plight of single women who yearn for something so old-fashioned as men.
Suzanne Fields

In Hanover Park they highlighted the terrible plight of backyard dwellers and the fact that year after year nothing has been done to help you: the hope and despair you all live with every day.
Mangosuthu Buthelezi

The Israelis have suffered a great deal, we must condemn suicide bombers, and we must never say that the plight of the Palestinians justifies this terrible thing.
George Carey

Ray Charles' revolutionary approach to music was also reflected in his politics and his deep and abiding commitment to Martin Luther King and the plight of African-Americans. Ray Charles may not have been on the front lines, but he put his money where his mouth was.
Diane Watson

It had an enormous impact to the point of the United Nations passing a resolution against the killing and hunting of these whales as they are an endangered species. This was a documentary on the plight of the whales.
Wavy Gravy

There also is the plight that comes from natural disasters; these natural disasters could be alleviated or dealt with; we only need some time to do it.
Bhumibol Adulyadej

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