Synonyms of crucible

crucible

noun

ˈkrü-sə-bəl 

as in ordeal

a test of faith, patience, or strength

soldiers who had withstood the crucible of war

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crucible

After all, these were crucibles meant to test a driver’s car, courage, and constitution—full stop. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

But the defining common denominator in all this took was in the crucible of the fourth quarter. — Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

But Ellison is betting that through the crucible of consolidation, a stronger company will emerge. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

However tomorrow’s return means a great deal both to London Fashion Week—which is perennially dedicated to cheerleading the British capital as a key crucible of creativity—as well as to McQueen and McGirr. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

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