Mire

Synonyms of mire

• bog
• swamp
• quagmire

Antonyms of mire

• clear path
• dry land
• solid ground

Collocations of mire

mire of despair

Frequency: 70 %

She found herself in a mire of despair after losing her job.

mire of uncertainty

Frequency: 60 %

The political situation left the country in a mire of uncertainty.

mire of confusion

Frequency: 50 %

The new regulations created a mire of confusion among the employees.

mire of problems

Frequency: 45 %

The project was stuck in a mire of problems that seemed insurmountable.

mire of mud

Frequency: 40 %

The hikers struggled through a mire of mud after the heavy rain.

Idiomatic Expressions for mire

• Phrase: mired in despair
  Meaning: to be overwhelmed by feelings of hopelessness or sadness
  Usage: After losing her job, she found herself mired in despair.