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tightrope Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A precariously balanced or difficult situation requiring careful management of competing pressures.
Usage Example
"The central bank is walking a predicament between controlling inflation and triggering a recession."
Weak
predicament
dilemma
• noun (Context 2)
A tightly stretched rope or wire high above the ground, on which acrobats perform balancing acts.
Usage Example
"The acrobat gracefully traversed the wire without a safety net, thrilling the breathless audience."
Strong
wire
Weak
slackline
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