Purgatory and Torment

Purgatory

Purgatory noun - (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins.

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Synonyms for Purgatory

Torment and purgatory are semantically related In some cases you can use "Torment" instead a noun "Purgatory".

Nearby Words: purgation, purgative, purgatorial

Torment

Torment noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.

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Antonyms for Torment

Purgatory and torment are semantically related in hell topic. You can use "Purgatory" instead a noun "Torment".

Nearby Words: tormented, tormenting, tormentor

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pure	pure purgatory	pure torment
endless	endless purgatory	endless torment
hellish	hellish purgatory	hellish torment
spiritual	spiritual purgatory	spiritual torment
Other adjectives: personal, eternal.

Both words in one sentence

Psychological Torment Zone: The entire film is set in a purgatory that torments and punishes the people within it, forcing them to confront their demons.

Source: Film / Southbound

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