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travail
noun
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Divide travail into syllables:

tra · vail

How to pronounce travail:

Definition of travail:

travail (noun):
painful or exceptionally hard work
use of physical or mental energy; hard work.
work especially of a painful or laborious nature toil

Synonyms for travail:

hurttroubletearsdrudgerytorturelabourpainsorrowexertionstruggle
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Antonyms for travail:

joypeaceidlenessreposeinertiapassresteaseneglectunemployment
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