Synonyms for
Suffering
Definition
The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
Synonyms & similar words
have
stand
agony
sustain
ache
get
miserable
stomach
putup
brook
bewell
woe
wretched
suffer
digest
lose
abide
hurt
distress
excruciation
stickout
meet
enjoy
support
tolerate
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