mire

verbCommon GRE wordMore M words

to bog down or entangle in difficulty

In a sentence

Mire in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing mire in a sentence.

The project was mired in delays and budget disputes for years.

Synonyms

bogentangleensnareembroil

Antonyms

Keep going

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Mire (verb) means to bog down or entangle in difficulty

Here is mire used in an example sentence: "The project was mired in delays and budget disputes for years."

Common synonyms for mire include bog, entangle, ensnare, embroil.

Antonyms of mire include extricate, free.

Mire is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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