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The condition of someone who suffers
“We naturally empathize with the suffering of others, as to do otherwise would not be human.”
(count noun) Something which prevents a being from experiencing happiness or good in their lives, or inflicting harm
A sudden short bout of an illness or stress
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, especially through the exercise of authority
A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
The ability to withstand prolonged hardship
Experiencing pain
“Suffering endears men to me, because a suffering man resembles me.”
Injured
In poor health
Having an ache in a part of one's body
Laid low
Extremely poor
Full of sorrow
Being afflicted with something unfortunate
“Terry Conklin would suffer a humiliating defeat to James Roper in the ring despite the great amount of hype.”
Suffering intense distress or strain
Present participle for to feel deep sadness, distress or anguish
“The family would suffer greatly from the passing of their dear grandfather.”
Present participle for to become, or appear worse, in quality
“The quality of the company's products would continue to suffer under incompetent management.”
Present participle for to be afflicted by
“If you have allergic asthma, you or other family members may well also suffer from eczema or hay fever.”
(archaic) Present participle for to tolerate
“I will no longer suffer your incessant self-aggrandizement!”
Present participle for to allow (someone) to do something
“My conscience would not suffer me to accept any more.”
Present participle for to resist or endure (something) successfully
Present participle for bring upon oneself
Present participle for to cause anguish or distress to
Present participle for to come safely through a precarious situation
Present participle for to suffer misfortune as a consequence of an action
Present participle for to be blamed or punished for something, especially for the wrongful actions of another
Struggling with
Present participle for to trouble or afflict
Drawing the short straw
Present participle for to apply great and continuous effort
Present participle for to be, or cause to be, painful
Present participle for worry about something, especially on one's own
Present participle for to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object
Present participle for endure
Present participle for be forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation
Present participle for sacrifice
Present participle for to consider or give serious or careful thought to
Present participle for to support the weight of
Present participle for long for
Present participle for make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
Present participle for to be anxious or concerned
(of a game or contest) Present participle for to fail to win
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