tribulation

[ trib-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

/ ˌtrɪb yəˈleɪ ʃən /

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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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Words nearby tribulation

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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 tribulations.
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

British Dictionary definitions for tribulation

tribulation

/ (ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən) /

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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单词	tribulation
释义	tribulation [ trib-yuh-ley-shuhn ] / ˌtrɪb yəˈleɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR tribulation ON THESAURUS.COM 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. SEE SYNONYMS FOR tribulation ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby tribulation tribrach, tribrachia, tribromide, tribromoacetaldehyde, tribromoethanol, tribulation, tribunal, tribunate, tribune, Tribune Group, tributary Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for tribulation Solarpunk just might be the cultural movement we deserve in the midst of our ongoing trials and tribulations. 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 British Dictionary definitions for tribulation tribulation / (ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən) / 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to tribulation heartache, misfortune, grief, misery, woe, adversity, distress, affliction, worry, blow, curse, oppression, bummer, wretchedness, sorrow, downer, crucible, visitation, difficulty, suffering
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tribulation

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