Synonyms for trial

Some common synonyms of trial are: trial [n.] 1. Testing, examination, experiment. 2. Experience, experimental knowledge. 3. Attempt, endeavor, effort, essay, exertion, struggle, aim. 4. Temptation, test of virtue. 5. Test, criterion, proof, touchstone, ordeal, assay. 6. Suffering, trouble, affliction, grief, sorrow, distress, tribulation, misery, woe, burden, pain, dolor, mortification, chagrin, heartache, unhappiness, wretchedness, vexation, hardship. 7. Suit, case, cause, action.