suffering

noun

suf·fer·ing ˈsə-f(ə-)riŋ

Synonyms of suffering next

: the state or experience of one that suffers

: pain

Choose the Right Synonym for suffering

distress, suffering, misery, agony mean the state of being in great trouble.

distress implies an external and usually temporary cause of great physical or mental strain and stress.

the hurricane put everyone in great distress

suffering implies conscious endurance of pain or distress.

the suffering of famine victims

misery stresses the unhappiness attending especially sickness, poverty, or loss.

some people live in misery every day

agony suggests pain too intense to be borne.

in agony over the death of their child

Examples of suffering in a Sentence

ways to alleviate human suffering They hope these new drugs will help to bring an end to the suffering of arthritis patients. His lawsuit seeks damages for pain and suffering. the sufferings of the dying

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Indeed, both Hollywood and institutions like Harvard have a role to play in reducing the suffering of homelessness. —

Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024 His own mom’s struggles, and her death further prodded him to write a story on the pain and sufferings of a mother. —

Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Ethically sourced down is obtained without causing harm or unnecessary suffering to birds, often certified by standards like the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) or Global Traceable Down Standard (Global TDS). —

Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024 The ongoing violence highlights the unrelenting civilian suffering in Gaza and across the region, with no clear end in sight. —

Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for suffering