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TRAVAILS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Travails.

Travails - as a noun

Concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

Example: "She was in labor for six hours"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
childbedconfinementlaborlabourlying-inparturiency
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
birthbirthinggiving birthparturition
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travails - as a verb

Work hard

Example: "She was digging away at her math homework"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digdrudgegrindlaborlabourmoiltoil

Example Sentences

"She faced countless travails throughout her career."
"The book recounts the personal travails of the protagonist."
"The film tells the story of the travails of a young orphan."
"His travails in the wilderness were documented in his journal."
"The team overcame many travails to win the championship."
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Word Game Points

Is TRAVAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, travails is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRAVAILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TRAVAILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, travails is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAVAILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is TRAVAILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, travails is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAVAILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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