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tribulation
trib·u·la·tion T0346700 (trĭb′yə-lā′shən)n.1. Great affliction, trial, or distress; suffering: a time of great tribulation. See Synonyms at trial.2. An experience that tests one's endurance, patience, or faith. See Synonyms at burden.
[Middle English tribulacioun, from Old French tribulacion, from Latin trībulātiō, trībulātiōn-, from trībulātus, past participle of trībulāre, to oppress, from Latin trībulum, threshing-sledge; see terə- in Indo-European roots.]tribulation (ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən) n1. a cause of distress2. a state of suffering or distress[C13: from Old French, from Church Latin trībulātiō, from Latin trībulāre to afflict, from trībulum a threshing board, from terere to rub]trib•u•la•tion (ˌtrɪb yəˈleɪ ʃən)
n. 1. grievous trouble; severe trial or suffering. 2. an instance of this; an affliction, trouble, or woe. [1175–1225; Middle English < Late Latin trībulātiō distress, trouble = Latin tribulā(re) to squeeze, derivative of tribulum threshing sledge (trī, variant s. of terere to rub, crush + -bulum n. suffix of instrument)] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  tribulation - an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event; "his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him"; "life is full of tribulations"; "a visitation of the plague"visitation, trialaffliction - a cause of great suffering and distressfire - a severe trial; "he went through fire and damnation" |
tribulationnoun 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 the trials and tribulations of everyday life
rest, ease, pleasure, joy, blessing, happiness, bliss, good fortunetribulationnoun1. Something hard to bear physically or emotionally:affliction, burden, cross, trial.2. A state of pain or anguish that tests one's resiliency and character:crucible, ordeal, trial, visitation.TranslationsDrangsaltribolazioneafflizionetormentobeproevingmotgangprøvelsetrengseltribulation
sing in tribulationTo succumb to torture and confess one's misdeeds. I know he stole chickens from my farm, and he'll tell you all about it, once he's singing in tribulation!See also: sing, tribulationtrials and tribulationsVarious difficulties, hardships, or problems, especially those that test one's courage, endurance, or resolve. The many trials and tribulations of becoming a doctor both serve to educate future medical practitioners as well as weed out those who aren't willing to dedicate the time and effort. I hate going out with coworkers—all we end up doing is going over the various trials and tribulations of our job!See also: and, trial, tribulationtrials and tribulationsCliché problems and tests of one's courage or perseverance. I suppose I have the normal trials and tribulations for a person of my background, but some days are just a little too much for me. I promise not to tell you of the trials and tribulations of my day if you promise not to tell me yours!See also: and, trial, tribulationtrials and tribulationsTests of one's patience or endurance, as in She went through all the trials and tribulations of being admitted to law school only to find she couldn't afford to go . This redundant expression- trial and tribulation here both mean the same thing-is also used semi-humorously, as in Do you really want to hear about the trials and tribulations of my day at the office?See also: and, trial, tribulationˌtrials and tribuˈlations difficulties and troubles: The novel is about the trials and tribulations of adolescence.See also: and, trial, tribulationtrials and tribulationsTroubles and afflictions. This cliché, from the late nineteenth century, is actually redundant, for trial here means “trouble” or “misfortune,” as, in effect, does tribulation. It is a case of repetition for emphasis, as well as alliteration, and today is used more lightly than in the past. For example, “Jane told me about the trials and tribulations of her trip—flight cancellations, lost baggage, and a horrid hotel.”See also: and, trial, tribulationtribulation
Related to tribulation: rapture, Pre TribulationSynonyms for tribulationnoun troubleSynonyms- trouble
- care
- suffering
- worry
- trial
- blow
- pain
- burden
- distress
- grief
- misery
- curse
- ordeal
- hardship
- sorrow
- woe
- hassle
- misfortune
- bad luck
- unhappiness
- heartache
- adversity
- affliction
- bummer
- wretchedness
- vexation
- ill fortune
- cross to bear
Antonyms- rest
- ease
- pleasure
- joy
- blessing
- happiness
- bliss
- good fortune
Synonyms for tribulationnoun something hard to bear physically or emotionallySynonyms- affliction
- burden
- cross
- trial
noun a state of pain or anguish that tests one's resiliency and characterSynonyms- crucible
- ordeal
- trial
- visitation
Synonyms for tribulationnoun an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic eventSynonymsRelated Words |