Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with dilemma in American Collocation
dilemma
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/dɪˈlemə/
serious
acute
difficult
painful
real
terrible
The spread of armed conflict presents us with a real dilemma.
basic
age-old
classic
fundamental
It’s the age-old dilemma: how to find a holiday that all the family will enjoy?
of a particular type
ethical
legal
moral
philosophical
social
He discusses philosophical dilemmas such as whether assassination can ever be morally right.
face a dilemma
confront
deal with
face
find yourself in
grapple with
have
wrestle with
All religions face the dilemma of balancing individual salvation and social engagement.
create a dilemma
create
pose
present
The humanitarian situation in the country poses a moral dilemma for the United Nations.
resolve a dilemma
address
overcome
resolve
solve
tackle
He finally resolved the dilemma by deciding to accept both invitations.