Definition of suffering in English - Cambridge Dictionary

Definition of suffering in English

Suffering is the physical or mental pain experienced by a person or an animal.

Example

"The war will cause widespread human suffering."


Suffering refers to any form of distress or hardship that affects living beings, whether physical or emotional.


Author’s summary:
Suffering denotes the pain or distress felt physically or mentally by humans or animals, highlighting its broad impact in adverse situations.

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