A trial is a formal meeting in a law court, at which a judge and jury listen to evidence and decide whether a person is guilty of a crime.
New evidence showed the police lied at the trial.
He's awaiting trial in a military court on charges of plotting against the state.
They believed that his case would never come to trial.
Synonyms: hearing, case, court case, inquiry More Synonyms of trial
2. variable noun
A trial is an experiment in which you test something by using it or doing it for a periodof time to see how well it works. If something is on trial, it is being tested in this way.
They have been treated with this drug in clinical trials.
I took the car out for a trial on the roads.
The robots have been on trial for the past year.
We plan to release a prototype this autumn for trial in hospitals.
Synonyms: test, testing, experiment, evaluation More Synonyms of trial
3. countable noun [usually singular, oft onNOUN]
If someone gives you a trial for a job, or if you are on trial, you do the job for a short period of time to see if you are suitable for it.
He had just given a trial to a young woman who said she had previous experience.
The 26-year old fullback has been on trial at the club for ten days.
4. countable noun [usually plural]
If you refer to the trialsof a situation, you mean the unpleasant things that you experience in it.
...the trials of adolescence. [+ of]
Synonyms: hardship, suffering, trouble, pain More Synonyms of trial
5. countable noun [usually plural]
In some sports or outdoor activities, trials are a series of contests that test a competitor's skill and ability.
He has been riding in horse trials for less than a year.
...Dovedale Sheepdog Trials.
6.
See trial and error
7.
See on trial
8.
See on trial
9.
See to stand trial
More Synonyms of trial
trial in British English1
(ˈtraɪəl, traɪl)
noun
1.
a.
the act or an instance of trying or proving; test or experiment
b.
(as modifier)
a trial run
2. law
a.
the judicial examination of the issues in a civil or criminal cause by a competent tribunal and the determination of these issues in accordance with the law of the land
b.
the determination of an accused person's guilt or innocence after hearing evidence for the prosecution and for the accused and the judicial examination of the issues involved
c.
(as modifier)
trial proceedings
3.
an effort or attempt to do something
we had three trials at the climb
4.
trouble or grief
5.
an annoying or frustrating person or thing
6. (often plural)
a competition for individuals
sheepdog trials
7.
a motorcycling competition in which the skills of the riders are tested over rough ground
8. ceramics
a piece of sample material used for testing the heat of a kiln and its effects
9. on trial
verbWord forms: trials, trialling or trialled
10. (transitive)
to test or make experimental use of (something)
the idea has been trialled in several schools
Derived forms
trialling (ˈtrialling)
noun
Word origin
C16: from Anglo-French, from trier to try
trial in British English2
(ˈtraɪəl)
noun grammar
1.
a grammatical number occurring in some languages for words in contexts where exactly three of their referents are described or referred to
2. (modifier)
relating to or inflected for this number
Word origin
C19: from tri- + -al1
trial in American English
(ˈtraɪəl; traɪl)
noun
1.
a.
the act or process of trying, testing, or putting to the proof; test
b.
a testing of qualifications, attainments, or progress; probation
c.
experimental treatment or operation; experiment
2.
a.
the fact or state of being tried by suffering, temptation, etc.
b.
a hardship, suffering, etc. that tries one's endurance
c.
a person or thing that is a source of annoyance or irritation
3.
a formal examination of the facts of a case by a court of law to decide the validity of a charge or claim
4.
an attempt; endeavor; effort
adjective
5.
of a trial or trials
6.
made, done, or used for the purpose of trying, testing, etc.
SIMILAR WORDS: afˈfliction
Idioms:
on trial
SYNONYMY NOTE: trial implies the trying of a person or thing in order to establish worth in actual performance[hired on trial]; experiment implies a showing by trial whether a thing will be effective [the honor system was instituted as an experiment] and, in addition, is used of any action or process undertaken to discover somethingnot yet known or to demonstrate something known [experiments in nuclear physics]; test1 implies a putting of a thing to decisive proof by thorough examination or trial undercontrolled conditions and with fixed standards in mind [a test of a new jet plane]
Word origin
Anglo-Fr < trier: see try
More idioms containing
trial
a trial balloon
Examples of 'trial' in a sentence
trial
He now faces a murder trial next year.
The Sun (2016)
Throughout his trial the court heard that he viewed himself as special.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are trials of drugs to cut toxic protein that destroy healthy brain tissue.
The Sun (2016)
Age is no barrier to being tried as long as the trial is fair and the evidence is clear.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The trial continues at Exeter crown court.
The Sun (2017)
This international friendly was significant because it was being used to trial TV replays.
The Sun (2016)
My proudest day was when I passed the club trials.
The Sun (2016)
He tried to get on to many trials but he just didn't fit the criteria - they are very strict.
The Sun (2016)
Tomorrow is expected to be the final day of evidence in their trial.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The previous trial collapsed last autumn when jurors could not reach a verdict.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She is still playing polo and competing in horse trials.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We thus conclude that the trial court erred in dismissing them as a matter of law.
Christianity Today (2000)
The notion of a fair trial is not limited to those in the dock.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
One has begun sea trials and three more are under construction.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This is the time of ongoing war crimes trials.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We may soon be able to test drugs in clinical trials.
The Sun (2010)
But time and trial and error helped me get rid of the shakes.
The Sun (2009)
The hearings and trials were only closed performances.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Why were the other clubs not on trial?
John Foot Calcio: A History of Italian Football (2006)
Trials are underway using a synthetic form of the chemical in eye drops for use at home.
The Sun (2013)
The trial laws replace pure power with technical proficiency.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We could refrain from naming anyone in a case until trial.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Members currently in a trial can apply but tickets will only be sent out after successful completion of the trial period.
The Sun (2014)
His trials were only just beginning.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But they've got to prove their worth in a series of gruelling trials first.
The Sun (2006)
The trial will test public reaction and whether PCs are comfortable with the jackets.
The Sun (2012)
This House of Grief uses a murder trial to draw a portrait of a family.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
trial
British English: trial /ˈtraɪəl/ NOUN
A trial is a formal meeting in a law court, at which a judge and jury listen to evidence and decide whether a person is guilty of a crime.
New evidence showed the police lied at the trial.
American English: trial
Arabic: مُحَاكَمَة
Brazilian Portuguese: julgamento
Chinese: 审理 LAW
Croatian: suđenje
Czech: soudní proces
Danish: retssag
Dutch: rechtzaak
European Spanish: juicio
Finnish: oikeudenkäynti
French: procès
German: Gerichtsverfahren
Greek: δίκη
Italian: processo giudizio
Japanese: 裁判
Korean: 재판
Norwegian: rettssak
Polish: proces rozprawa
European Portuguese: julgamento
Romanian: proces(jur.)
Russian: испытание
Latin American Spanish: juicio
Swedish: försök
Thai: การไต่สวน การไต่สวน
Turkish: duruşma
Ukrainian: судове засідання
Vietnamese: phiên tòa
All related terms of 'trial'
on trial
If someone is on trial , they are being tried in a court of law.
pre-trial
occurring before a trial
trial run
A trial run is a first attempt at doing something to make sure you can do it properly.
field trial
a test of or contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency and standard of training in retrieving or pointing
show trial
People describe a trial as a show trial if they believe that the trial is unfair and is held for political reasons rather than in order to find out the truth .
time trial
In cycling and some other sports , a time trial is a contest in which competitors race along a course individually, in as fast a time as possible , instead of racing directly against each other.
trial basis
→ on a trial basis
trial court
the first court before which the facts of a case are decided
trial horse
an opponent who performs against a superior foe in a workout or exhibition
trial judge
the judge in a trial
trial jury
the jury hearing a trial
murder trial
the trial of a person who is accused of murder
trial balance
a statement of all the debit and credit balances in the ledger of a double-entry system, drawn up to test their equality
trial balloon
A trial balloon is a proposal that you mention or an action that you try in order to find out other people's reactions to it, especially if you think they are likely to oppose it.
trial lawyer
a lawyer who acts for the defence in trials
trial period
a period of time for testing or assessment
Bernoulli trial
one of a sequence of independent experiments each of which has the same probability of success , such as successive throws of a die, the outcome of which is described by a binomial distribution
clinical trial
When a new type of drug or medical treatment undergoes clinical trials , it is tested directly on patients to see if it is effective .
sheepdog trial
a competition in which sheepdogs are tested in their tasks
trial attorney
a lawyer who is involved in court cases
trial division
trial department
to stand trial
If someone stands trial , they are tried in court for a crime they are accused of.
trial separation
an experimental period of living apart
a trial balloon
an idea or plan which is suggested in order to find out about public opinion on a subject that causes many arguments
on a trial basis
for the purpose of assessment
preproduction trial
a trial to test a prototype of a product before the product goes into full-scale production
trial and error
If you do something by trial and error , you try several different methods of doing it until you find the method that works properly.
trial by battle
a method of trying an accused person or of settling a dispute by a personal fight between the two parties involved or, in some circumstances , their permitted champions , in the presence of a judge . It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and abolished in 1819
Chinese translation of 'trial'
trial
(ˈtraɪəl)
n(c/u)
(Law) 审(審)理 (shěnlǐ) (次, cì)
[of machine, drug etc]试(試)验(驗) (shìyàn)
horse trials马(馬)术(術)比赛(賽) (mǎshù bǐsài)
by trial and error反复(複)试(試)验(驗) (fǎnfù shìyàn)
trial by jury陪审(審)团(團)审(審)理 (péishěntuán shěnlǐ)
to be sent for trial送审(審) (sòngshěn)
on trial (Law) 受审(審) (shòushěn) (= on approval) 试(試)验(驗) (shìyàn)
( Brit ) 将(將)某人送交刑事法庭受审(審) jiāng mǒurén sòngjiāo xíngshì fǎtíng shòushěn
1 (noun)
Definition
an investigation of a case in front of a judge to decide whether a person is innocent or guilty of a crime by questioning him or her and considering the evidence
New evidence showed that he lied at the trial.
Synonyms
hearing
The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday.
case
He lost his case at the European Court of Human Rights.
court case
inquiry
a murder inquiry
contest
Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling.
tribunal
The tribunal found that he had been unfairly dismissed.
lawsuit
The dispute culminated in a lawsuit against the government.
appeal
litigation
The settlement ends more than four years of litigation.
industrial tribunal
court martial
legal proceedings
judicial proceedings
judicial examination
2 (noun)
Definition
the act or an instance of trying or proving
They have been treated with medication in clinical trials.
Synonyms
test
High levels of dioxin were confirmed by scientific tests.
testing
experiment
a proposed new law banning animal experiments
evaluation
Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
check
He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure.
examination
They have taken the documents away for examination.
audition
They gave him the role after hearing him perform just once in audition.
assay
dry run (informal)
assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
proof
Our piety is put to the proof.
probation
The appointment will be subject to a six-month term of probation.
appraisal
Self-appraisal is never easy.
try-out
test-run
pilot study
dummy run
They do a dummy run with the brakes.
3 (noun)
the trials of adolescence
Synonyms
hardship
Many people are suffering economic hardship.
suffering
It has caused terrible suffering to animals.
trouble
She tells me her troubles. I tell her mine.
pain
Her eyes were filled with pain.
load
High blood pressure imposes an extra load on the heart.
burden
Having more responsibility at work felt like a burden to him.
distress
There was little support to help them in their distress.
grief
misery
There is no point dwelling on the miseries of the past.
ordeal
the painful ordeal of identifying the body
hard times
woe
He listened to my tale of woe.
unhappiness
There was a lot of unhappiness in my adolescence.
adversity
He showed courage in adversity.
affliction
Hay fever is an affliction that arrives at an early age.
tribulation
the trials and tribulations of everyday life
wretchedness
vexation
cross to bear
4 (noun)
Definition
an annoying or frustrating person or thing
The whole affair has been a terrible trial for us all.
Synonyms
nuisance
He can be a bit of a nuisance when he's drunk.
It's a real nuisance having to pick up the kids from school every day.
drag (informal)
Shopping for clothes is a drag.
bother
Most men hate the bother of shaving.
plague (informal)
The traffic can be a real plague at times.
pest
My neighbour's a real pest.
irritation
Don't allow a minor irritation to mar your ambitions.
hassle (informal)
I don't think it's worth the money or the hassle.
bane
Spots can be the bane of a teenager.
pain in the neck (informal)
She can be a pain in the neck when she's in this sort of mood.
pain in the arse (taboo, slang)
vexation
the tribulations and vexations we have to put up with
thorn in your flesh or side
5 (noun)
Synonyms
attempt
a deliberate attempt to destabilize defence
go (informal)
It took us two goes to get the colour right.
try
I didn't really expect anything, but it was worth a try.
shot (informal)
He will be given a shot at the world title.
effort
He made no effort to hide.
crack (informal)
I'd love to have a crack at the title next year.
venture
stab (informal)
Several times tennis stars have had a stab at acting.
endeavour
His first endeavours in the field were wedding films.
whack (informal)
Let me have a whack at trying to fix the car.
experience
He lacks experience of international rugby.
(adjective)
Definition
on a temporary basis while being tried out or tested
a trial period
Synonyms
experimental
The technique is still in the experimental stages.
probationary
testing
pilot
provisional
exploratory
Exploratory surgery revealed that she had cancer of the liver.
(verb)
Definition
to test or make experimental use of
The drug is being trialled at a Brisbane hospital.
Synonyms
test
Test the temperature of the water with your wrist.
experiment with
try out
put to the test
put through its paces
carry out trials on
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adversity
Definition
very difficult or hard circumstances
He showed courage in adversity.
Synonyms
hardship,
trouble,
distress,
suffering,
trial,
disaster,
reverse,
misery,
hard times,
catastrophe,
sorrow,
woe,
misfortune,
bad luck,
deep water,
calamity,
mishap,
affliction,
wretchedness,
ill-fortune,
ill-luck
in the sense of affliction
Definition
something that causes physical or mental suffering
Hay fever is an affliction that arrives at an early age.
Synonyms
misfortune,
suffering,
trouble,
trial,
disease,
pain,
distress,
grief,
misery,
plague (informal),
curse,
ordeal,
sickness,
torment,
hardship,
sorrow,
woe,
adversity,
calamity,
scourge,
tribulation,
wretchedness
in the sense of appraisal
Definition
an assessment of the worth or quality of a person or thing
Self-appraisal is never easy.
Synonyms
assessment,
opinion,
estimate,
judgment,
evaluation,
estimation,
sizing up (informal),
recce (slang)
Synonyms of 'trial'
trial
Explore 'trial' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
Synonyms
judgment,
analysis,
determination,
evaluation,
valuation,
appraisal,
estimation,
rating,
opinion,
estimate,
computation
in the sense of audition
Definition
a test of a performer's or musician's ability for a particular role or job
They gave him the role after hearing him perform just once in audition.
Synonyms
test,
screen test
in the sense of bane
Definition
a person or thing that causes misery or distress
Spots can be the bane of a teenager.
Synonyms
plague (informal),
bête noire,
trial,
disaster,
evil,
ruin,
burden,
destruction,
despair,
misery,
curse,
pest,
torment,
woe,
nuisance,
downfall,
calamity,
scourge,
affliction
in the sense of bother
Definition
a state of worry, trouble, or confusion
Most men hate the bother of shaving.
Synonyms
trouble,
problem,
worry,
difficulty,
strain,
grief (British, South Africa),
fuss,
pest,
irritation,
hassle (informal),
nuisance,
flurry,
uphill (South Africa),
inconvenience,
annoyance,
aggravation (informal),
vexation
in the sense of burden
Definition
something that is difficult to bear
Having more responsibility at work felt like a burden to him.
Synonyms
trouble,
care,
worry,
trial,
weight,
responsibility,
stress,
strain,
anxiety,
sorrow,
grievance,
affliction,
onus,
albatross,
millstone,
encumbrance
in the sense of case
Definition
an action or lawsuit
He lost his case at the European Court of Human Rights.
Synonyms
lawsuit,
process,
trial,
suit,
proceedings,
dispute,
cause,
action
in the sense of check
Definition
a test to ensure accuracy or progress
He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure.
Synonyms
examination,
test,
research,
investigation,
inspection,
scrutiny,
once-over (informal)
in the sense of contest
Definition
a game or match in which people or teams compete
Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling.
Synonyms
competition,
game,
match,
trial,
tournament,
head-to-head
in the sense of crack
Definition
an attempt
I'd love to have a crack at the title next year.
Synonyms
attempt,
go (informal),
try,
shot (informal),
opportunity,
stab (informal)
in the sense of distress
Definition
financial trouble
There was little support to help them in their distress.
Synonyms
need,
suffering,
trouble,
trial,
difficulties,
poverty,
misery,
hard times,
hardship,
straits,
misfortune,
adversity,
calamity,
affliction,
privation (formal),
destitution,
ill-fortune,
ill-luck,
indigence
Additional synonyms
in the sense of drag
Definition
a tedious or boring thing
Shopping for clothes is a drag.
Synonyms
nuisance,
pain (informal),
bore,
bother,
pest,
hassle (informal),
inconvenience,
annoyance,
pain in the neck,
pain in the arse (taboo, slang),
pain in the backside (informal),
pain in the butt (informal)
in the sense of dummy run
Definition
a practice or test carried out to test if any problems remain
They do a dummy run with the brakes.
Synonyms
practice,
trial,
dry run
in the sense of effort
Definition
a determined attempt to do something
He made no effort to hide.
Synonyms
attempt,
try,
endeavour,
shot (informal),
bid,
essay (formal),
go (informal),
stab (informal)
in the sense of endeavour
Definition
an effort to do something
His first endeavours in the field were wedding films.
Synonyms
attempt,
try,
shot (informal),
effort,
trial,
go (informal),
aim,
bid,
crack (informal),
venture,
enterprise,
undertaking,
essay (formal),
stab (informal)
in the sense of evaluation
Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
Synonyms
assessment,
rating,
judgment,
calculation,
valuation,
appraisal,
estimation
in the sense of examination
Definition
the act of examining
They have taken the documents away for examination.
Synonyms
inspection,
testing,
study,
research,
trial,
checking,
review,
survey,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
observation,
going-over (informal),
vetting,
scrutiny,
appraisal,
interrogation,
assay,
perusal,
recce (slang)
in the sense of experience
Definition
accumulated knowledge, esp. of practical matters
He lacks experience of international rugby.
Synonyms
knowledge,
understanding,
practice,
skill,
evidence,
trial,
contact,
expertise,
know-how (informal),
proof,
involvement,
exposure,
observation,
participation,
familiarity,
practical knowledge
in the sense of experiment
Definition
a test or investigation to provide evidence for or against a theory
a proposed new law banning animal experiments
Synonyms
test,
trial,
investigation,
examination,
venture,
procedure,
demonstration,
observation,
try-out,
assay,
trial run,
scientific test,
dummy run
in the sense of exploratory
Exploratory surgery revealed that she had cancer of the liver.
Synonyms
investigative,
trial,
searching,
probing,
experimental,
analytic,
fact-finding
in the sense of go
Definition
an attempt
It took us two goes to get the colour right.
Synonyms
attempt,
try,
effort,
bid,
shot (informal),
crack (informal),
essay,
stab (informal),
whirl (informal),
whack (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of grief
Definition
trouble or annoyance
Synonyms
trouble,
trial,
hardship,
grievance,
affliction,
tribulation
in the sense of hassle
Definition
a great deal of trouble
I don't think it's worth the money or the hassle.
Synonyms
trouble,
problem,
difficulty,
upset,
bother,
grief (informal),
trial,
struggle,
uphill (South Africa),
inconvenience
in the sense of inquiry
Definition
an investigation
a murder inquiry
Synonyms
investigation,
hearing,
study,
review,
search,
survey,
analysis,
examination,
probe,
inspection,
exploration,
scrutiny,
inquest
in the sense of irritation
Don't allow a minor irritation to mar your ambitions.
Synonyms
nuisance,
annoyance,
irritant,
pain (informal),
drag (informal),
bother,
plague (informal),
menace (informal),
tease,
pest,
hassle,
provocation,
gall,
goad,
aggravation (informal),
pain in the neck (informal),
pain in the arse (taboo, slang),
thorn in your flesh
in the sense of lawsuit
Definition
a case in a court of law brought by one person or group against another
The dispute culminated in a lawsuit against the government.
Synonyms
case,
cause,
action,
trial,
suit,
argument,
proceedings,
dispute,
contest,
prosecution,
legal action,
indictment,
litigation,
industrial tribunal,
legal proceedings
in the sense of litigation
Definition
the process of bringing or contesting a lawsuit
The settlement ends more than four years of litigation.
Synonyms
lawsuit,
case,
action,
process,
disputing,
prosecution,
contending
in the sense of load
Definition
to burden or oppress
High blood pressure imposes an extra load on the heart.
Synonyms
oppression,
charge,
pressure,
worry,
trouble,
weight,
responsibility,
burden,
affliction,
onus,
albatross,
millstone,
encumbrance,
incubus
in the sense of misery
Definition
something which causes such unhappiness
There is no point dwelling on the miseries of the past.
Synonyms
misfortune,
trouble,
trial,
disaster,
load,
burden,
curse,
ordeal,
hardship,
catastrophe,
sorrow,
woe,
calamity,
affliction,
tribulation,
bitter pill (informal)
in the sense of ordeal
Definition
a severe or trying experience
the painful ordeal of identifying the body
Synonyms
hardship,
trial,
difficulty,
test,
labour,
suffering,
trouble(s),
nightmare,
burden,
torture,
misery,
agony,
torment,
anguish,
toil,
affliction,
tribulation(s),
baptism of fire
in the sense of pain
Definition
emotional suffering
Her eyes were filled with pain.
Synonyms
sorrow,
suffering,
torture,
distress,
despair,
grief,
misery,
agony,
sadness,
torment,
hardship,
bitterness,
woe,
anguish,
heartache,
affliction,
tribulation,
desolation,
wretchedness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of pain in the neck
Definition
a person or thing that is annoying or irritating
She can be a pain in the neck when she's in this sort of mood.
Synonyms
nuisance,
pain (informal),
bore,
drag (informal),
bother,
headache (informal),
pest,
irritation,
annoyance,
aggravation (informal),
vexation,
pain in the arse (taboo, slang),
pain in the backside (informal)
in the sense of pest
Definition
an annoying person or thing
My neighbour's a real pest.
Synonyms
nuisance,
bore,
trial,
pain (informal),
drag (informal),
bother,
irritation,
gall,
annoyance,
bane,
pain in the neck (informal),
pain in the arse (taboo, slang),
vexation,
thorn in your flesh
in the sense of plague
Definition
a nuisance
The traffic can be a real plague at times.
Synonyms
nuisance,
problem,
pain (informal),
bother,
pest,
hassle (informal),
annoyance,
irritant,
aggravation (informal),
vexation,
thorn in your flesh
in the sense of probation
The appointment will be subject to a six-month term of probation.
Synonyms
trial period,
test,
trial,
examination,
apprenticeship,
initiation,
novitiate
in the sense of proof
Definition
the act of testing the truth of something
Our piety is put to the proof.
Synonyms
test,
trial,
experiment,
examination,
scrutiny,
ordeal,
assay
in the sense of shot
Definition
an attempt
He will be given a shot at the world title.
Synonyms
attempt,
go (informal),
try,
turn,
chance,
effort,
opportunity,
crack (informal),
essay,
stab (informal),
endeavour
in the sense of stab
Definition
an attempt
Several times tennis stars have had a stab at acting.
Synonyms
attempt,
go (informal),
try,
shot (informal),
crack (informal),
essay,
endeavour
in the sense of suffering
It has caused terrible suffering to animals.
Synonyms
pain,
torture,
distress,
agony,
misery,
ordeal,
discomfort,
torment,
hardship,
anguish,
affliction,
martyrdom
in the sense of tribulation
Definition
great distress
the trials and tribulations of everyday life
Synonyms
trouble,
care,
suffering,
worry,
trial,
blow,
pain,
burden,
distress,
grief,
misery,
curse,
ordeal,
hardship,
sorrow,
woe,
hassle (informal),
misfortune,
bad luck,
unhappiness,
heartache,
adversity,
affliction,
bummer (slang),
wretchedness,
vexation,
ill fortune,
cross to bear
in the sense of tribunal
Definition
a court of justice
The tribunal found that he had been unfairly dismissed.
Synonyms
hearing,
court,
trial,
bar,
bench,
industrial tribunal,
judgment seat,
judicial examination
Additional synonyms
in the sense of trouble
Definition
a cause of distress, disturbance, or pain
She tells me her troubles. I tell her mine.
Synonyms
distress,
problem,
suffering,
worry,
pain,
anxiety,
grief,
torment,
hardship,
sorrow,
woe,
irritation,
hassle (informal),
misfortune,
heartache,
disquiet,
annoyance,
agitation,
tribulation,
bummer (slang),
vexation
in the sense of try
Definition
an attempt or effort
I didn't really expect anything, but it was worth a try.
Synonyms
attempt,
go (informal),
shot (informal),
effort,
crack (informal),
essay,
stab (informal),
bash (informal),
endeavour,
whack (informal)
in the sense of unhappiness
There was a lot of unhappiness in my adolescence.
Synonyms
sadness,
depression,
misery,
gloom,
sorrow,
melancholy,
heartache,
despondency,
blues,
dejection,
wretchedness,
low spirits
in the sense of vexation
the tribulations and vexations we have to put up with