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n. A situation, especially an unpleasant, troublesome, or trying one, from which extrication is difficult. See Usage Note at dilemma.

n. Logic One of the basic states or classifications described by Aristotle into which all things can be placed; a category.

n. A definite class, state or condition.

n. An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.

n. That which is predicated; a category.

n. A class or kind described by any definite marks; hence, condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or trying position or condition.

n. See Category.

n. That which is predicated; specifically, in the Aristotelian philos., one of the ten categories. See category, 1.

n. A definite class, state, or condition.

n. A dangerous or trying situation; an unpleasant position.

n. Synonyms Position, plight, case.

n. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

"This time the predicament is a different one and knives are being sharpened."

difficulty   

can of worms    trouble    difficulty    tight spot    kettle of fish   

preach    predicate   

category   

corner    care    hot water    box   

category    condition    plight    state    dilemma    quandary    corner    hole    mess    scrape   

dilemma    plight    happen    errand    ordeal    perplexity    muddle    malady    mishap    strait