Purgatory - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɜːrɡətɔːrɪ|  American pronunciation of the word purgatory
Brit.  |ˈpɜːɡət(ə)rɪ|  British pronunciation of the word purgatory

noun

- a temporary condition of torment or suffering
a purgatory of drug abuse
- (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins

Extra examples

The marathons were jokingly referred to as one-day purgatories.

Sewing is relaxation for some, purgatory for others.

Purgatory is supposed to cleanse you from your sins

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