ordeal

Noun
  1. A severe or trying experience (synset 107302435)
    is a type of: experience - an event as apprehended
  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 (synset 101198967)
    is a type of: trial - (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law
    same as: trial by ordeal

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