ordeal Synonyms

trial by ordeal painful experience trial travail tragedy touchstone torture torment test suffering sorrow sabbat rigor purgatory tribulation trouble visitation nightmares torments tribulations trials cross to bear baptism of fire minefield trauma traditionalism wretchedness worry woe problem probation curse curcuma crucible calvary calamity burden bane assay anxiety anguish agony affliction adversity difficulty disaster pain nightmare misfortune misery