calvary
noun
cal·va·ry ˈkal-v(ə-)rē 
plural calvaries
1
: an open-air representation of the crucifixion of Jesus
2
: an experience of usually intense mental suffering
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web So began a calvary of severe fatigue, brain fog, imbalance and other symptoms that are still with her eight months later. 
Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2021 The Bridges lived only a few blocks from the school, but the morning trip there was a calvary for Ruby and her mother. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2020
Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2021 The Bridges lived only a few blocks from the school, but the morning trip there was a calvary for Ruby and her mother. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2020 Word History
Etymology
Calvary, the hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
First Known Use
1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Geographical Definition
Calvary
geographical name
Cal·va·ry ˈkal-v(ə-)rē
variants or Hebrew Golgotha
ˈgäl-gə-thə
gäl-ˈgä-thə
place outside ancient Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
calvaries
noun
as in crosses
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- crosses
- tribulations
- Gehennas
- trials
- murders
- ordeals
- horrors
- curses
- tortures
- afflictions
- miseries
- misfortunes
- calamities
- nightmares
- torments
- agonies
- tragedies
- hells
- galls
- thorns
- downers
- drags
- bummers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- heavens
- diversions
- joys
- pleasures
- entertainments
- delights
- fun
- recreations
- riots
- picnics
- paradises
- larks