Synonyms for ordeal
ɔrˈdil, -ˈdi əl, ˈɔr dilor·deal

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1. ordeal

   Synonyms:
   test, trial, probation, experiment

   Antonyms:
   argument, plea, discussion, investigation, evidence

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1. ordealnoun

   a severe or trying experience

   Synonyms:
   trial by ordeal

2. ordeal, trial by ordealnoun

   a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence

   Synonyms:
   trial by ordeal

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1. • Experience
   • Trial

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1. ordealnoun

   Synonyms:
   trial, test, touchstone, proof, assay, experiment

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1. ordealnoun

   Synonyms:
   crucible

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1. List of paraphrases for "ordeal":

   plight, test, calvary, adversity, torment

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1. Robert Henoch:

   He was put through a four-year ordeal while U.S. nationals committing the object crime of tax evasion were allowed to escape with a fine, without even a slap on the wrist.

2. Barry Berke:

   David and his family have never wavered in their belief in his innocence, and he had the courage to persevere through this long and unfortunate ordeal.

3. Mary Travis:

   Amazing Grace. going through this ordeal with his health, stroke and flatlining and making it back, when there was every opportunity in the world for God to take him home ... we've truly lived the life of amazing grace.

4. M. F. K. Fisher:

   Family dinners are more often than not an ordeal of nervous indigestion, preceded by hidden resentment and ennui and accompanied by psychosomatic jitters.

5. Josh Hawley:

   The conduct the report details is certainly impeachable, in my judgment, the people of Missouri should not be put through that ordeal. Governor Greitens should resign immediately.