plight

nouns

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
"finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"
plight, predicament, quandary
a solemn pledge of fidelity
plight, troth

verbs

give to in marriage
affiance, betroth, engage, plight
promise solemnly and formally
"I pledge that I will honor my wife"
pledge, plight