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

  • (..) Now, stop! Wonderful! Now, today you're not happy. - I'm hurt and... - Right, a creature of tragedy. Heartbroken, suffering. You're Anna Karenina. Shall I throw myself under the train? We'll see. For now, just wonderful, noble self-sacrifice. Your lover (..)
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