Baptism-of-fire synonyms

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test of courage
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initiation
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc.
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hazing
(US) An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.
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martyrdom
The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
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rite-of-passage
A ritual or ceremony signifying an event in a person's life indicative of a transition from one stage to another, as from adolescence to adulthood.
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trial-by-fire
(Idiomatic, by extension) Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance, or resolve.
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ordeal
The definition of an ordeal is a very severe test, trial or difficult or painful experience.
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trying experience
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rude introduction
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Baptism-of-fire Sentence Examples

  • It was here the new Egyptian army received its baptism of fire and acquitted itself very creditably.

  • The Rhine campaigns were entirely unimportant, and are remembered only for the last appearance in the field of Prince Eugene and Marshal Berwick - the latter was killed at the siege of Philippsburg - and the baptism of fire of the young crown prince of Prussia, afterwards Frederick the Great.

  • I congratulate you, Count, on your baptism of fire!

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