Definitions

1. noun

a wetland, typically one dominated by trees and other vegetation, and often inhabited by wildlife

“The hikers got lost in the mire and had to be rescued.”

2. verb

to cause someone or something to become stuck or trapped, typically in a wet or muddy place

“The car got mired in the mud and had to be pulled out.”

3. verb

to make someone or something less effective or successful

“The criticism mired the project’s progress.”

4. verb

to become stuck or trapped, typically in a wet or muddy place

“The hikers mired in the mud and had to be pulled out.”