morass

Example:Their political campaign became a quagmire of accusations and counter-accusations.

Definition:A deep, soft bog or swamp; also figuratively meaning a difficult and confusing situation

Example:The forest was home to many wild animals that had taken refuge in the swamp.

Definition:A wetland area where excess water is present near the surface of the ground

Example:They had to trawl through the morass of documents to find the one they needed for the case.

Definition:A long fishing net dragged through the water by a boat; to search or sift through something to find something of particular interest

Example:The campsite was so soggy that they had to change their plans and set up camp near the edge of the morass.

Definition:Very wet, especially if they have been soaking in water or rain

Example:They had to endure the morass of wet conditions and mud to reach their destination.

Definition:To stand the stress, pain, or annoyance of something difficult or unpleasant; to tolerate

Example:The company was mired in a morass of legal troubles and had to seek bankruptcy protection.

Definition:To be stuck in something; to be encumbered or entangled in something difficult, figuratively

Example:The camp was grateful for the oasis amidst the morass of wet conditions.

Definition:A fertile area in a desert, especially one with a supply of water or a place of shade and shelter; a source of relief, something that stands out in a bad or dull situation

Example:The rescue team faced the risk of quicksand as they tried to free the climbers from the morass.

Definition:A mixture of sand and water that is sufficiently unstable to cause objects and people to sink into it if they step on it; a tricky or dangerous situation

Example:The political debate became a stagnant morass of endless repetition and unfounded claims.

Definition:Not moving or flowing; slow-moving; inactive; boring

Example:The responsibility to manage the situation was devolved to a low-level official due to the complexity of the morass of problems.

Definition:To move downward in rank, position, or quality; to transfer authority to a lower level, especially when someone in a higher position passes the responsibility or authority to a lower-ranking person