Synonyms for
Suffering
Definition
The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
Synonyms & similar words
get
brook
miserable
meet
suffer
distress
excruciation
endure
tolerate
woe
enjoy
agony
sustain
stand
bear
wretched
support
lose
have
ache
hurt
abide
digest
stomach
pain
distress
hardship
torment
misery
affliction
anguish
agony
trouble
woe
tribulation
grief
heartache
sadness
despair
anguishment
pangs
hurting
misfortune
calamity
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- intense suffering
- prolonged suffering
- mental suffering
- physical suffering
- endure suffering
- alleviate suffering
- reduce suffering
Word family
Usage note
Suffering often implies a prolonged or intense experience of pain or distress. It can be physical, mental, or emotional.
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Example sentences
- She was in great suffering after breaking her leg.
- The suffering caused by the famine was devastating.
- The animals in the zoo were found to be suffering from neglect.
- The soldier's suffering during the war was immense.
- The patient was given painkillers to ease her suffering.
Quotes
The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. - Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy. - Rumi
The purpose of our lives is to be happy. - Dalai Lama