Synonyms of gauntlets

gauntlets

noun

variants also gantlets

plural of gauntlet

as in trials

a test of faith, patience, or strength

before being adopted, school textbooks must often run the gauntlet of several local and state committees

Synonyms & Similar Words

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