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Mire

Myr

/ˈmaɪr/

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mire

Dictionary meaning

A soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot.

Examples

  • The country is still trying to climb out of the mire left by its previous president.
  • The mud mired our cart.

Synonyms: slack

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