noun
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the pain, misery, or loss experienced by a person who suffers
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the state or an instance of enduring pain, etc
Other Word Forms
- sufferingly adverb
- unsuffering adjective
Etymology
Origin of suffering
First recorded in 1350–1400; suffer + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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By this time, she was suffering from a series of life-threatening conditions: including cirrhosis of the liver and kidney damage.
From BBC
Bolsonaro had been suffering from recurring hiccups for months, and his medical team deemed it necessary to treat them following his successful surgery.
From BBC
When the first report of the official inquiry into the scandal was published in July, the Post Office said it apologised "unreservedly" for the suffering "caused to postmasters and their loved ones".
From BBC
Captain Hakimi came off the bench in the 64th minute for his first appearance since suffering an ankle injury in action for Paris Saint-Germain at the beginning of November.
From Barron's
I think this New Year’s is very special for a lot of reasons, but especially to all the people who were suffering, who were hurting from the fires.
From Los Angeles Times
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