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What is another word for Travail? – 168 Travail Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    labor toil drudgery work effort exertion struggle hardship suffering pain anguish torment agony toll strain burden weight oppression grind sweat slog chore task duty responsibility obligation onus encumbrance hindrance impediment obstacle difficulty challenge test trial tribulation affliction distress misery woe hardship adversity calamity misfortune

    Meaning of Travail

    The primary meaning of the word "travail" is a state of physical or mental hardship, suffering, or pain.

    Definitions

    • A state of physical or mental hardship, suffering, or pain, especially as a result of prolonged or intense effort.
    • * A period of suffering or difficulty, especially one that is seen as a test or trial of someone's endurance or resolve.

    Etymology of Travail

    The word "travail" comes from the Old French word "travail", which is derived from the Latin word "tripalium", meaning "three-pronged instrument of torture" or "instrument of torture with three stakes".
    Historically, the word "travail" was used to describe a three-pronged instrument of torture, and later it came to be used to describe any state of suffering, hardship, or pain.

    Example Uses

    • The athlete's travail in training paid off when she won the gold medal.
    • * The family's travail during the war was a testament to their strength and resilience.
    • * The company's travail in the competitive market led to a significant decline in sales.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ease comfort relaxation leisure recreation enjoyment pleasure delight happiness bliss serenity tranquility peace calm rest repose idleness laziness inactivity indolence sloth lethargy apathy indifference unconcern complacency contentment satisfaction fulfillment gratification

    Related Nouns

    labor work effort struggle hardship suffering pain anguish torment agony toll strain burden weight oppression grind sweat slog chore task duty responsibility obligation onus encumbrance hindrance impediment obstacle difficulty challenge test trial tribulation affliction distress

    Related Verbs

    labor work toil struggle strive exert strain grind sweat slog chores task duty obligate encumber hinder impede obstruct challenge test try tribulate afflict distress torment agonize pain anguish

    Related Adjectives

    hard difficult challenging tough arduous strenuous exhausting tiresome wearisome painful agonizing tormenting distressing afflictive trying troublesome troublesome onerous burdensome oppressive weighing encumbering hindering impeding obstructive challenging testing trying tribulative afflictive distressing