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3 | 33% | 14 | Psychological damage caused by a distressing experience | |
Distressing Experience Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ORDEAL" which means:
- noun
- • A severe or trying experience
- • 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The survivor of the shipwreck described the terrifying ordeal they went through."
- • "She had to go through a grueling ordeal to become a licensed pilot."
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