SUFFERINGS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

sufferings

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plural of suffering

as in mournings

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tears

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There were some tears in the audience and more than a few on the stage.

— Tom Selleck, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
When told her testimony was done, Tina burst into tears in front of the jury and buried her face in a tissue.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

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