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antonyms ordeal

 

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Antonyms Ordeal

Definition:

Ordeal refers to a severe trial or test that an individual must endure, typically to prove their guilt or innocence. Antonyms, on the other hand, are words that have opposite meanings or express contrary concepts.

Senses/Usages:

  • Noun (1): Antonyms of the term 'ordeal' can include 'blessing,' 'pleasure,' or 'happiness.' These words indicate positive experiences that are the opposite of a difficult trial.
  • Noun (2): Alternatively, antonyms can refer to 'light' or 'easy' tasks that are in stark contrast to an arduous ordeal.
  • Verb (1): The verb form of 'antonyms' is seldom used directly with the term 'ordeal'. However, one could say that people 'befriend' or 'assist' each other in order to mitigate the hardship of an ordeal.
  • Verb (2): Another uncommon usage involves one person 'averting' or 'preventing' an ordeal that another person might have otherwise faced.
  • Adjective (1): When describing an ordeal, antonyms might include 'blissful,' 'enjoyable,' or 'carefree.' These words emphasize the diametrically opposed feelings of contentment and relaxation.
  • Adjective (2): Antonyms can also denote an ordeal that is 'simple' or 'effortless,' requiring minimal to no challenge.

Sample Sentences:

  • The birth of her child was an antonym of the ordeal she had been through during her pregnancy.
  • After weeks of preparation, the relaxing beach vacation served as a welcome antonym to the stressful ordeal of work.
  • He considered the trivial math exam an antonym of the intense ordeal of the final semester project.
  • Sarah's friends rallied around her, providing companionship and support so that she didn't have to face the ordeal alone.
  • The superhero saved the city, averting the potential ordeal that would have devastated its inhabitants.
  • His injuries were minor, antonyms to the extensive ordeal he witnessed during the accident.

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