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Gantlet vs. Gauntlet

Gantlet

A severe trial or ordeal someone goes through, often involving running past a series of challenges or obstacles.

Examples:

The soldiers ran the gantlet during their morning drill.Navigating the gantlet of paparazzi left her exhausted.The restructuring process was a gantlet for the employees involved.

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Gauntlet

A protective glove worn for armor or a challenge someone faces

Examples:

She accepted the gauntlet, ready to prove him wrong.Throwing down the gauntlet, he challenged his rival.Running the gauntlet of critics, she faced the board.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • A gauntlet is like a type of glove, often used in challenges or trials, whereas a gantlet refers to a path between two lines.
  • Think of gauntlet with a u for duel, as it involves challenges or trials like running a difficult course or enduring a tough test.
  • Gantlet can be recalled as a tight line of people or causes to overcome, it's about a physical path.
  • When someone throws down a gauntlet, its like a medieval knights challenge, so remember the association with armor and gloves.
  • Both sound similar, but gantlet is less commonly used today, adding to the confusion.
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