suffering

[US]/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. physical or mental pain, distress; torment

Phrases & Collocations

Bearing suffering

Example Sentences

indifferent to the sufferings of others.

Inward suffering is the worst of nemesis.

a child suffering from asthma.

suffering is part of our preparation for the hereafter.

suffering the most exquisite torment

He is suffering in his pocket.

was suffering from a bad case of the shakes.

a callous indifference to the suffering of others.

to mitigate the sufferings of the dying woman

She was suffering from a headache.

The city is suffering a desperate shortage of water.

He is suffering an emotional disturbance.

He is suffering from insomnia.

His suffering will soon be over.

He was suffering from a brain tumor.

The suffering is inadvertent and unwanted.

Real-world Examples

The sort of pain that's only suffering.

Source: House of Cards

But it's not all pain and suffering.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

In the face of misery and suffering.

Source: "BBC Documentary: Home"

Other states are also suffering from staff shortages.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" I mean I was really suffering, " he said.

Source: VOA Slow English - Entertainment

You wanted me to take away his suffering.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 1

Perhaps audiences are simply suffering from mythology fatigue.

Source: "The Sixth Sound" Reading Selection

Many poor nations are still suffering financial hardship.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

The momentary relief was followed by worse suffering.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

Reports say he'd been suffering from brain cancer.

Source: BBC Listening September 2015 Collection

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