Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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double bind | Yes | No | No | No |
quandary | Yes | No | No | No |
double bind (noun) | quandary (noun) |
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(psychology) an unresolvable dilemma; situation in which a person receives contradictory messages from a person who is very powerful | state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options |
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one |