Synonyms of rigors

rigors

noun

plural of rigor

as in hardships

something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal

hard-bitten folk who survived many rigors on the way to the promised land

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hardships
• difficulties
• obstacles
• adversities
• asperities
• trials
• hurdles
• discomforts
• tribulations
• inconveniences
• nuisances
• misfortunes
• impediments
• tragedies
• obstructions
• mishaps
• embarrassments
• trammels
• hindrances
• interferences
• afflictions
• shackles
• handicaps
• snags
• manacles
• inhibitions
• encumbrances
• lets
• clogs
• knocks
• hitches
• rubs
• deterrents
• chains
• stops
• fetters
• catches
• crimps
• blocks
• humps
• pons asinorums
• checks
• bars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opportunities
• advantages
• breaks