Synonyms of baptism of fire

baptism of fire

phrase

variants or chiefly U.S. baptism by fire

as in ordeal

a test of faith, patience, or strength

The EMT received a baptism of fire when she was called to a serious emergency her first day on the job.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ordeal
• fire
• trial
• gauntlet
• crucible
• cross
• baptism
• acid test
• tragedy
• initiation
• gantlet
• grievance
• grief
• misfortune
• trouble
• difficulty
• affliction
• woe
• mishap
• tribulation
• litmus test
• adversity
• hardship
• privation
• complication
• challenge
• nuisance
• mischance
• discomfort
• rigor
• misadventure
• annoyance
• asperity
• inconvenience
• vicissitude

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