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ORDEAL

a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control

The meaning of the word ordeal is a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control.

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impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
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deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
verbalizeto express something in words
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simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
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relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile