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Fraught

usgb/frɔːt/Volume
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Negative OutcomePlay
Use 'fraught' when something is filled with or leads to bad results. SlideThe plan is fraught with potential issues.
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Strong EmphasisPlay
'Fraught' adds intensity to the unwanted elements involved. SlideHis decision is fraught with consequences.
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Unwanted ComplexityPlay
Implies not just danger, but complicated or messy situations. SlideTheir relationship became fraught with complexities.