Suffering (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state of acute pain.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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- The patient was in a state of immense suffering as she waited for the medication to take effect.
- His suffering was palpable as he clutched his broken arm and gritted his teeth.
- The burns on her skin caused her immense physical suffering, and she cried out in agony.
- After the accident, she was left to endure a prolonged period of suffering that tested her mental and physical limits.
- The victim's suffering was exacerbated by the lack of medical attention, leading to a tragic outcome.
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Meaning 2
Misery resulting from affliction.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
Psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 4
Feelings of mental or physical pain.
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.