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[ trib-yuh -ley -shuh n ] SHOW IPA
/ ˌtrɪb yəˈleɪ ʃən / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun grievous trouble; severe trial or suffering.
an instance of this; an affliction, trouble, etc.
Origin of tribulation 1175–1225; Middle English <Latin trībulātiōn- (stem of trībulātiō ) distress, trouble, equivalent to trībulāt (us ) (past participle of trībulāre to press, squeeze, derivative of trībulum threshing sledge, equivalent to trī-, variant stem of terere to rub, crush + -bulum noun suffix of instrument) + -iōn- -ion
SYNONYMS FOR tribulation 1 affliction, hardship, distress, adversity.
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Example sentences from the Web for tribulation Solarpunk just might be the cultural movement we deserve in the midst of our ongoing trials and tribulation s.
Solarpunk Is Growing a Gorgeous New World in the Cracks of the Old One | Carin Ism| September 6, 2020| Singularity Hub
The rest of them would be left behind for a period of tribulation that was going to end five months later—on October 21, 2011.
8 Questions About the New Rapture | David A. Graham| October 20, 2011| DAILY BEAST
But there are those who believe that humans have a role to play in the Tribulation .
When Christianity Turns Violent | Brenda E. Brasher| April 1, 2010| DAILY BEAST
For those holding these beliefs, the main curb to violent action rests in their understanding of how the Tribulation begins.
When Christianity Turns Violent | Brenda E. Brasher| April 1, 2010| DAILY BEAST
In the world ye have tribulation : but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.John xvi.
The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II | Marcus Dods
I never meant to dare send them to you, Mr. Marrapit, but in this moment of your tribulation I make bold to do so.
Once Aboard The Lugger | Arthur Stuart-Menteth Hutchinson
It increaseth my tribulation , that Griffydd with the red lance is not at liberty.
Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards | Evan Evans
And just before that He said to them, 'In the world ye shall have tribulation , but in Me ye shall have peace.'
Expositions of Holy Scripture | Alexander Maclaren
This is a world of trial and tribulation , and I've had my share.
Timothy Crump's Ward | Horatio Alger
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British Dictionary definitions for tribulation noun a cause of distress
a state of suffering or distress
Word Origin for tribulation C13: from Old French, from Church Latin trībulātiō , from Latin trībulāre to afflict, from trībulum a threshing board, from terere to rub
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