Gauntlet Synonyms

gôntlit, gäntlit
A glove of armored leather; protects the hand
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. gantlet
  2. armor
  3. challenge
  4. glove
  5. onslaught
  6. ordeal
  7. test
  8. trial
  9. metal glove
A glove with long sleeve
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. gantlet
A form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. gantlet

Gauntlet Sentence Examples

  • I wouldn't throw down the gauntlet with him, Gerry said with gravity.

  • He'd thrown down the gauntlet.

  • Rather than run the gauntlet, I think I might drag the wife down the flicks or head out for a curry.

  • In addition, his left hand points to the globe and is the only hand which wears a gauntlet.

  • You and Damian threw down the gauntlet.

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