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
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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. Michael Levy:

   Although the process of getting to this day has been an ordeal, Bill is heartened that the system ultimately worked, even as The Democrats recognizes how often it fails others who are less fortunate. At long last, Bill looks forward to moving on from this case and continuing The Democrats life of service.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Shari Redstone:

   I am grateful to the court for putting an end to this long ordeal?, i am so happy for my father that he can now live his life in peace, surrounded by his friends and family.

5. Evan Budd:

   Being prepared for the unexpected is critical in the Alaskan outdoors. What you plan as a day hike can quickly turn into a multiday ordeal, mrs. Kiefer also carried with her an amazing amount of grit and determination to return to her family. We were so relieved to learn that she was safe.