
Tribulation
Emotional Weight
Tribulation implies deep emotional distress, often shared by others.

The whole community faced tribulations after the hurricane.
Severity
Use 'tribulation' for severe difficulties, not minor inconveniences.

Living through war is a tribulation unlike any other.
Extended Period
'Tribulation' often refers to hardships that last for a considerable time.

Years of tribulation shaped his resilient character.
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AdversityAfflictionDifficultDistressHardshipMisfortuneSufferTorment
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