Synonyms of baptisms of fire

baptisms of fire

phrase

variants or chiefly U.S. baptisms by fire

plural of baptism of fire

as in ordeals

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

• ordeals
• trials
• fires
• gauntlets
• gantlets
• crucibles
• crosses
• baptisms
• grievances
• acid tests
• tragedies
• misfortunes
• troubles
• tribulations
• initiations
• difficulties
• afflictions
• woes
• mishaps
• misadventures
• complications
• privations
• vicissitudes
• asperities
• hardships
• griefs
• adversities
• challenges
• rigors
• mischances
• litmus tests
• nuisances
• annoyances
• inconveniences
• discomforts