DOUBLE BINDS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

double binds

noun

plural of double bind

as in dilemmas

a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices the double bind faced by every politician: responding to scurrilous charges only gives them unwarranted publicity; not responding to such charges is often interpreted as an admission of guilt

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The new strategies pose different dilemmas for college leaders.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
To have complex moral dilemmas for characters and situations within a narrative context.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dilemmas

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More seats, more problems Part of the solution is fixing predictable design flaws — like ensuring flight attendants can actually see passengers over high privacy walls — early in the development process to avoid last-minute delays.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
And that could cause scores of other problems for our country.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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