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purgatory (s) (noun), purgatories (pl)
1. In Roman Catholic doctrine, the place where souls remain until they have expiated their sins and can go to heaven: Bruno’s grandmother was relieved to learn from the priest that he died in a state of grace and would not suffer unduly in purgatory.
2. An extremely uncomfortable, painful, or unpleasant situation: Jane was experiencing a purgatory of lost love from her husband.
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