This made an already dire situation even worse. These economic activities had dire environmental consequences. I am deeply troubled by this misstep that could have had dire consequences. Tyson's cornermen appeared to be unprepared for the suddenly dire situation. Bayfield warns McMoon of dire consequences if he criticizes her. The judge is assumed to ignore what he or she heard during "voir dire". Trouble comes in the form of her brothers who threaten Cheenu of dire consequences. This remains true even if the judge ruled against the accused in the "voir dire". The jury is never present during a "voir dire". Indonesia, in dire economic straits, relented. The album flopped upon release, leaving Priest in dire financial straits. Shaken, Eli confesses to being in dire financial straits and to having strayed morally. It is one of only two shared songwriting credits on any Dire Straits album. Jat boys threatened dalits of dire consequences for this. Thus some people hover only in cases of dire necessity.