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calvary Synonyms

Another word for calvary

Choosing another word for calvary depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

(usually capitalized as Calvary) The hill outside ancient Jerusalem where, according to the Gospels, Jesus was crucified; Golgotha.

Usage Example

"Pilgrims traveled from across the region to visit the traditional site of golgotha inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre."

Strongest
golgotha

• noun (Context 2)

Asculptural representation of the crucifixion of Jesus, typically erected outdoors on a raised mound or beside a wayside shrine.

Usage Example

"The stone rood in the village square dates back to the sixteenth century."

Strong
rood
Weak
crucifix

• noun (Context 3)

An experience of intense mental suffering, agony, or prolonged tribulation.

Usage Example

"The family endured a long ordeal of legal battles before finally clearing his name."

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ordeal
Strong
tribulation
torment
martyrdom
agony
crucible
trial

Opposites of calvary

The opposite of calvary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bliss
paradise
See all opposites of calvary

• Nearby Words

calorie
calorific
calvados
calvary
calve
calx
calylophus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Calvary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/calvary
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