Synonyms for dilemma
dɪˈlɛm ədilem·ma

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1. dilemmanoun

   Synonyms:
   fix, quandary, pickle, bind, problem

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1. dilemma

   Synonyms:
   fix, hobble, quandary, doubt, difficulty, scrape

   Antonyms:
   extrication, rebutment, freedom, advantage, superiority, escape, solution, retort

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1. dilemma, quandarynoun

   state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

   Synonyms:
   quandary, predicament, plight

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1. • Perplexity

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1. bichoise

   having two or more choices.

   he had a bichoise of where he wanted to eat, subway or mcdonalds.

   Submitted by rinat on October 9, 2015  

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1. dilemmanoun

   Synonyms:
   quandary, strait, difficult choice, puzzling alternative, awkward or bad predicament

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1. dilemmanoun

   Synonyms:
   predicament, quandary, difficulty, strait, pickle

   Antonyms:
   extrication, release

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1. List of paraphrases for "dilemma":

   quandary, predicament, conundrum, trade-off, impasse, plight, stalemate

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1. List of known nicknames for "Dilemma":

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1. Metin Gurcan:

   Now this is the YPG's dilemma: Will it continue with America or Russia? The consequences of this strategic choice will influence Syria's future, as well as the ongoing clashes in Turkey.

2. State Senator Jim Beall:

   The moral dilemma will hang over this as long as we don't have a solution, it will not bode well for the state of California or Volkswagen at all if this drags out because as it drags out, people will be harmed further.

3. Stefan Worrall:

   The market had clearly worked itself into a frenzy of expectations demanding that the BOJ take action, and in retrospect that looks like a misguided view that failed to recognise the dilemma that recent economic dynamics have presented for the BOJ.

4. Bill Gilmer:

   This is ultimately a moral dilemma between the good of the majority of the population based on an improved economy, versus those most damaged by letting this disease continue to spread and potentially letting the hospital system be overwhelmed, it's not just about economics, it's a moral decision.

5. Hilary Knight:

   Their goaltender played pretty well tonight. She was big for them, and we just had to find a way. It doesn’t always look pretty, it’s great to kind of learn how to work our way through these different issues, whatever dilemma that may present during a game.