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Synonyms & Similar Words
hardships
struggles
difficulties
challenges
ordeals
tribulations
afflictions
sufferings
troubles
woes
adversities
calamities
misfortunes
disasters
setbacks
hindrances
obstacles
impediments
barriers
problems
predicaments
quandaries
dilemmas
straits
plights
distresses
anxieties
worries
concerns
torments
agonies
pains
pangs
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strains
exertions
efforts
labors
toils
drudgery
slog
grind
struggle
hardship
test
trial
adversity
misadventure
Meaning of Travails
A state of great trouble or suffering, or a series of difficult or unpleasant experiences.
Definitions
- A condition of suffering, hardship, or difficulty
- A series of difficult or unpleasant experiences
- A state of great trouble or suffering
Etymology of Travails
The word "travails" comes from the Old French word "travail", which means "work" or "labor", and is derived from the Latin word "tripalium", a three-pronged instrument used for torturing or punishing slaves
Historically, the word "travails" was used to describe a state of great suffering or hardship, often in a physical or emotional sense
Example Uses
- The company has faced many travails in recent years, including financial difficulties and staff shortages
- The team's travails on the road have been well-documented, with a string of losses away from home
- The patient's travails with her illness have been long and difficult, with many setbacks and challenges along the way
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ease
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ease
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