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tribulation

[ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃn]

tribulation Definition

  • 1a cause of great trouble or suffering
  • 2a trying experience or period of time

Using tribulation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tribulation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The family went through many tribulations during the war.

  • Example

    The company faced financial tribulations due to mismanagement.

  • Example

    She emerged from her tribulations stronger and more resilient.

  • Example

    The novel explores the tribulations of a young woman in a male-dominated society.

tribulation Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tribulation

Phrases with tribulation

  • a difficult or distressing experience or period of time

    Example

    The couple's marriage had its share of trials and tribulations, but they managed to overcome them.

  • a period of intense suffering or hardship, often associated with religious or apocalyptic contexts

    Example

    The book of Revelation describes the great tribulation as a time of unprecedented chaos and destruction.

  • a period of seven years of catastrophic events described in the Bible as preceding the end of the world

    Example

    Some Christians believe that we are currently living in the tribulation period and that the end of the world is near.

Origins of tribulation

from Latin 'tribulatio', meaning 'distress'

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Summary: tribulation in Brief

The term 'tribulation' [ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃn] refers to a cause of great trouble or suffering, or a trying experience or period of time. It can be used to describe a range of situations, from personal struggles to global catastrophes. Phrases like 'trial and tribulation' and 'great tribulation' emphasize the difficulty and intensity of the experience.