suffering
/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
Pain, distress
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
"The suffering of refugees deeply moved him."
- 2.
Pain or distress experienced by someone or something.
"She found comfort in shared suffering."
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His long illness brought him a great deal of suffering.
His long illness brought him a great deal of suffering.
Many people are trying to alleviate the suffering of others in war-torn regions.
Many people are trying to alleviate the suffering of others in war-torn regions.
They united in their shared suffering, finding strength in solidarity.
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How do you pronounce suffering?
suffering is pronounced [/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does suffering mean?
suffering means "Pain, distress". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is suffering?
suffering is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "His long illness brought him a great deal of suffering." — used to mean "Pain, distress".
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