suffering

[suhf-er-ing, suhf-ring] / ˈsʌf ər ɪŋ, ˈsʌf rɪŋ /

NOUN

pain, agony

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity anguish difficulty discomfort hardship misery misfortune ordeal torment torture

STRONG

affliction distress dolor martyrdom passion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage benefit blessing comfort contentment ease favor good luck happiness joy pleasure relief

STRONG

health

Example Sentences

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"He died on February 14 and had been suffering for a year: he had heart problems and was diabetic," his wife told AFP.

From Barron's

This holding requirement might be the only thing in America not suffering an affordability crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal

They require a tolerance for suffering and European hotels with tiny beds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stung from suffering a midweek German Cup elimination by Bayern Munich, Leipzig were dominant in the opening half.

From Barron's

"We hope that this one will be the right one, because in any case the suffering of the Congolese people is enormous," he added.

From Barron's