plural sufferings
1
: pain that is caused by injury, illness, loss, etc. : physical, mental, or emotional pain
ways to alleviate human suffering
They hope these new drugs will help to bring an end to the suffering of arthritis patients.
His lawsuit seeks damages for pain and suffering.
2
: feelings of pain
the sufferings of the dying
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“Suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/suffering. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.
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