plights

verb

(Third person singular present of 'plight') Solemnly promises or pledges, especially loyalty or commitment.

"He plights his troth to her."

noun

Serious, difficult, or dangerous situations, often causing suffering or distress.

"The charity helps people in desperate plights."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: quandary, predicament, troth, pledge, engage, affiance, betroth