baptism by fire

The phrase “baptism by fire” has 5 syllables: bap-tis-m by fire

It's pronounced as /ˈbæp.tɪz.məŋ baɪ faɪər/


What is synonym and antonym for baptism by fire?

In the thesaurus, “baptism by fire” has 35 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for baptism by fire along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for baptism by fire

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

Example Sentences

  • His first day on the job was a baptism by fire, as he had to solve an urgent problem immediately.
  • The new recruit underwent a baptism by fire during the intense training session.
  • She considered her first public speech a baptism by fire, as it was before a very critical audience.
  • Starting a business during the economic downturn felt like a baptism by fire for the entrepreneur.
  • The team faced a baptism by fire when they had to compete against a seasoned champion in their first match.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms or another words to baptism by fire, such as: acid test, adversity, affliction, annoyance, asperity, baptism, challenge.

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