HELL

n. 1 Erebus, Hades, Acheron, Tartarus, Gehenna, Tophet, Abaddon, Pandemonium, Dis, Sheol, Avernus, underworld, infernal regions, abyss, abode of the damned, inferno, hell-fire, lower world, nether regions, bottomless pit, other place For his sins he was condemned to everlasting hell 2 chaos, misery, torment, agony, torture, ordeal, nightmare, trial The office has been an absolute hell since you left 3 anguish, pain, agony, torment, torture, misery, suffering, affliction We have been through hell since Grenville's heart attack 4 criticism, censure; scolding, castigation, reprimand, upbraiding My mother gave me hell for getting home late