Ordeal Definition

ordeal
noun
  1. a severe or trying experience
  2. a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence

"Ordeal" in song lyrics

See how ordeal is used in real songs:

  • "Now all is irrelevant, outside of this ordeal"
    Eyedea — The Dive (Part 2)
  • "It's like World War 4 in the field, daily ordeal"
    Fes Taylor f/ Inspectah Deck — Graveyard Shift Pt. 2
  • "It's like World War IV in the field, daily ordeal"
    Inspectah Deck — Get Ya Weight Up

Usage tips for "ordeal"

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