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tribulation definition

tribu·la·tion (trib′yə lā′s̸hən)

noun

great misery or distress, as from oppression; deep sorrow
something that causes suffering or distress; affliction; trial

Etymology: ME tribulacion < OFr < LL(Ec) tribulatio < tribulare, to afflict, oppress < L, to press < tribulum, threshing platform with sharp studs, akin to terere, to rub: for IE base see throw

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