quagmire vs mire
mire vs quagmirequagmire and mire both are nouns.
quagmire is not a verb while mire is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| quagmire | Yes | No | No | No |
| mire | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
quagmire and mire
are synonyms defined as:
- quagmire and mire: a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
| quagmire (noun) | mire (noun) |
|---|---|
| a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot | a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot |
| a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from | |
| deep soft mud in water or slush |
| quagmire (verb) | mire (verb) |
|---|---|
| soil with mud, muck, or mire | |
| be unable to move further | |
| cause to get stuck as if in a mire | |
| entrap |
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