| Main Entry: | dilemma |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | crisis |
Synonyms: |
Catch-22, bind*, box*, corner, difficulty, double bind, embarrassment, fix, hole, hooker, impasse, jam, mess, mire, perplexity, pickle, plight, predicament, problem, puzzle, quandary, scrape, spot, strait, tight corner |
Antonyms: |
miracle, solution, wonder |
| Main Entry: | no-win situation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | a situation destined for failure |
Synonyms: |
Catch-22, conundrum, dilemma, double bind, knot, lose-lose, quandary |