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

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1. ordeal

   Antonyms:
   argument, plea, discussion, investigation, evidence

   Synonyms:
   test, trial, probation, experiment

Matched Categories

1. • Experience
   • Trial

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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. ordealnoun

   Synonyms:
   crucible

How to use ordeal in a sentence?

1. Gerald Christensen:

   We've always said the case actually is an involuntary manslaughter (case) -- that it was an accidental overdose and a subsequent panic and a failure to call 911, i think she has tremendous amount of relief that this ordeal is closing.

2. Josh Hawley:

   The conduct the report details is certainly impeachable, in my judgment, and Missouri House is well within Missouri House rights to proceed on that front, but the people of Missouri should not be put through that ordeal. Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens should resign immediately.

3. Winston Churchill:

   I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.

4. Patricia Steuer:

   I’m feeling sad because this is absolutely a perceived loss on my part, i’m wondering what the 43-year ordeal that I went through was supposed to be about.

5. Ezio Succa:

   To see this ordeal, waiting two months for this moment, and finally to be able to be here on land, disembarked from the ship that was his life and has also become the place of his death, the life of seafarers is already very hard in normal times. With the Covid pandemic it's worse.

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