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

  • (..) might be able to help us? We don’t need his help. Our baby is a blessing. Premonitions? Premonitions. Hmm. These visions you have– They’re of pain, suffering. Death. Yourself you speak of, or someone you know? Someone. Close to you? Yes. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith