suffering

Definition

  • noun: pain that is caused by injury, illness, loss, etc.
  • noun: the state or experience of one that 'suffers'
  • synonyms: endurance, permission, pain

Examples

  • They hope these new drugs will help to bring an end to the 'suffering' of arthritis patients.

  • When the Red Sox won the World Series, their 'long-suffering' fans could finally celebrate.

  • Before the surgery it was clear that she was really 'suffering'. [=was in pain]

Movie quotes

  • (..) and illegal request. 'In the wake of these images, 'and the delivery of the princess's finger, the mood is shifting. 'It'll be humiliating, but nothing compared to her suffering. 'He's just got to do it. 'What's the alternative? 'We can get another Prime Minister. We can't live without a princess. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Black Mirror Title: The National Anthem Season: 1 Episode 1