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suffering

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/
verb

  1. To undergo hardship.

    "Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

  2. To feel pain.

    "At least he didn't suffer when he died in the car crash."

  3. To become worse.

    "If you keep partying like this, your school-work will suffer."

Synonymspermit, deteriorate, worsen, bear, dree, thole
noun

  1. The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.

adjective

  1. Experiencing pain.

Synonymsin, pain

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