suffering

Describes a state of experiencing pain, distress, or hardship.

ruОписывает состояние, при котором человек испытывает боль, страдания или трудности.esDescribe el estado de una persona que experimenta dolor, angustia o dificultades; también puede referirse a algo que causa o implica sufrimiento.frDécrit un état où une personne ressent de la douleur, de la souffrance ou des difficultés, ou ce qui cause ou exprime cette souffrance.deBeschreibt den Zustand, in dem jemand Schmerz, Leid oder Schwierigkeiten erfährt. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas, das Leiden verursacht oder von Leiden geprägt ist.ptDescreve o estado de quem sente dor, sofrimento ou dificuldades; que padece ou suporta algo penoso.zh形容正在经历痛苦、苦难或折磨的状态，可指身体上的疼痛，也可指精神上的痛苦或不幸。arصفة تصف من يعاني ألماً أو مشقة أو ضيقاً، أو ما يسبب الألم والمعاناة.

1. Experiencing pain or distress B2 formal

   Troubled by physical or emotional pain, loss, or hardship.

   • The suffering refugees were given shelter and food.
   • She looked at the suffering animal with deep compassion.
   • The suffering patients in the hospital needed urgent care.

   ruСтрадающийesque sufre, afligidofrsouffrantdeLeidendptSofredorzh痛苦的arمُتَعَذِّب

   Synonyms: afflictedagonizedailinganguisheddistressedhurtmiserabletormentedwretched

   Antonyms: comfortablecontenthappyhealthywell

2. Full of misery or unhappiness B2 formal

   Very unhappy; experiencing great mental or emotional anguish.

   • He had a suffering expression after hearing the bad news.
   • The suffering community struggled to rebuild after the disaster.
   • Her suffering heart ached for her lost friend.

   ruСтрадающийesafligido, angustiadofrqui souffre, malheureuxdeLeidendptSofredorzh痛苦的arالمُعَذَّب

   Synonyms: agonizedanguisheddistressedgrievingmiserablemournfulsorrowfultormentedwoefulwretched

   Antonyms: blissfulcheerfulcontenthappyjoyful

• more suffering comparative form
• most suffering superlative form

uncountable

A noun referring to the state of experiencing pain, distress, or hardship, whether physical, mental, or emotional.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние, при котором человек испытывает боль, страдания или трудности, будь то физические, умственные или эмоциональные.esSustantivo que designa el estado de experimentar dolor, angustia o dificultades, ya sean físicas, mentales o emocionales.frNom désignant l'état de celui qui éprouve une douleur physique, mentale ou émotionnelle, ou les difficultés et épreuves pénibles de la vie.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand bezeichnet, in dem jemand körperlichen, seelischen oder emotionalen Schmerz, Leid oder Not erfährt.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado de quem sofre, sente dor ou passa por dificuldades, sejam físicas, mentais ou emocionais.zh名词，指人遭受身体、精神或情感上的痛苦、苦难或困难的状态。arاسم يدل على حالة من الألم أو المعاناة أو الشدة، سواء كانت جسمية أو نفسية أو عاطفية.

1. Physical or mental pain B1 formal

   The state of experiencing pain, distress, or hardship.

   • The patient's suffering was relieved by the medication.
   • She endured great suffering after the accident.
   • The documentary highlighted the suffering of war refugees.

   ruСтраданиеessufrimientofrsouffrancedeLeidenptSofrimentozh痛苦arالمعاناة

   Synonyms: afflictionagonyanguishdistresshurtmiserypaintormenttribulationwoe

   Antonyms: comforteasejoypleasurerelief

2. Misery from affliction B1 formal

   A state of deep unhappiness or distress caused by hardship or misfortune.

   • The war brought immense suffering to the civilian population.
   • Poverty is a major cause of human suffering.
   • She tried to ease the suffering of the homeless.

   ruСтраданиеesSufrimiento por aflicciónfrSouffrance due à l'adversitédeLeidenptSofrimentozh苦难arالمعاناة

   Synonyms: afflictionagonyanguishdistressgriefmiserypainsorrowtormentwoe

   Antonyms: blisscomforteasehappinessjoypleasureprosperitywellbeing

3. Psychological distress B2 formal

   Mental or emotional pain, such as grief, anxiety, or depression.

   • His suffering from anxiety was visible to everyone.
   • Therapy can help reduce psychological suffering.
   • She experienced deep suffering after losing her loved one.

   ruСтраданиеessufrimiento psicológicofrsouffrance psychologiquedeLeidenptSofrimentozh痛苦arالمعاناة النفسية

   Synonyms: agonyanguishdistressgriefmiserypainsorrowtormentwoe

   Antonyms: contentmenthappinessjoypeacewellbeing

• sufferings plural form
• sufferings' possessive plural form
• suffering's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the experience of pain, distress, or hardship, or to allow or tolerate something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения переживания боли, страдания или трудностей, а также для разрешения или терпения чего-либо.esVerbo utilizado para expresar experimentar dolor, sufrimiento o dificultades, así como para permitir o tolerar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer le fait de ressentir une douleur, une souffrance ou des difficultés, ainsi que pour tolérer ou supporter quelque chose.deVerb, das das Erleben von Schmerz, Leid oder Schwierigkeiten bezeichnet sowie das Erdulden oder Aushalten von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar a experiência de dor, sofrimento ou dificuldades, bem como para permitir ou tolerar algo.zh表示经历痛苦、苦难或困难，也可表示容忍、忍受某事。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تحمّل الألم أو المعاناة أو المشقّات، وعلى القدرة على الصبر على شيء مزعج أو تقبّله.

1. Experience pain or distress A2 formal

   To feel or endure physical or mental pain, discomfort, or hardship.

   • She suffers from chronic back pain.
   • He suffered a great deal after losing his job.
   • Many people suffer during a natural disaster.

   ruСтрадатьessufrirfrSouffrirdeLeidenptSofrerzh遭受痛苦arتَحَمَّلَ الأَلَم

   Synonyms: acheagonizebearendureexperiencehurtundergo

   Antonyms: comfortenjoyflourishrejoicethrive

2. Undergo or be subjected to B1 formal

   To be affected by or undergo something unpleasant or harmful.

   • The company suffered huge financial losses last year.
   • The city suffered severe damage from the earthquake.
   • His reputation suffered after the scandal.

   ruПодвергатьсяessufrirfrSubirdeErleidenptSofrerzh遭受arتَعَرَّضَ لِـ

   Synonyms: bearendureexperiencefacego throughincurreceivesustainundergo

   Antonyms: benefitenjoyflourishprosperthrive

3. Tolerate or allow B2 formal

   To allow or tolerate something, often used in negative constructions.

   • I will not suffer such rudeness from anyone.
   • She cannot suffer fools gladly.
   • The teacher would not suffer any cheating in her class.

   ruТерпетьestolerar o permitirfrSupporter, tolérerdeDuldenptTolerarzh容忍arيَتَحَمَّل

   Synonyms: abideallowbearbrookendurepermitstandtolerate

   Antonyms: bandisallowforbidpreventprohibit

• suffered past participle
• suffered past simple
• suffering present participle
• suffers third person singular