ordeals

The word “ordeals” has 2 syllables: or-deals

It's pronounced as /ɔrˈdiːlz/

What is synonym and antonym for ordeals?

In the thesaurus, “ordeals” has 35 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for ordeals along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ordeals

acid tests
adversities
afflictions
annoyances
asperities
baptisms
baptisms of fire
challenges
complications
crosses
crucibles
difficulties
discomforts
fires
gantlets
gauntlets
griefs
grievances
hardships
inconveniences
initiations
litmus tests
misadventures
mischances
misfortunes
mishaps
nuisances
privations
rigors
tragedies
trials
tribulations
troubles
vicissitudes
woes

Meanings of ordeals

noun
1. A painful or trying experience.
2. A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.
3. The poisonous ordeal bean or Calabar bean.

Example Sentences

The survivors shared their harrowing ordeals with the press.
She faced multiple ordeals before finally achieving success.
Despite the ordeals, his determination never wavered.
War veterans often carry the scars of their past ordeals.
Their friendship grew stronger through shared ordeals.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms or another words to ordeals, such as: acid tests, adversities, afflictions, annoyances, asperities, baptisms, baptisms of fire.

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