Word Meaning

ordeal definition and meaning

n. An ancient form of test to determine guilt or innocence, by appealing to a supernatural decision, -- once common in Europe, and still practiced in the East and by savage tribes.
n. Any severe trial, or test; a painful experience.
a. Of or pertaining to trial by ordeal.

Crossword clues for ordeal

- An exacting experience
- Anguish or agreement
- Difficult experience
- exacting experience
- Harrowing experience
- Harsh experience
- Severe test
- Severe trial
- Severe trial or test
- Trauma
- Traumatic event
- Trial
- Tribulation or treaty
- Trying experience
- Unpleasant and prolonged experience
- Very unpleasant and prolonged experience