suffering

noun B2

Meaning

Suffering refers to the experience of physical or emotional pain and distress, often resulting from difficult circumstances or conditions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "suffering" with "suffer," which is the verb form.

Example Sentences

How can we help reduce the suffering of others ?
The charity helps reduce the suffering of people in need .
The report highlights the causes of human suffering worldwide .

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