suffering
/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
suf · fer · ing
ˈsʌf · ər · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. the state of experiencing pain or hardship
Significado en Español
sufrimiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự đau khổ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “suffering”:
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A
anguish
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B
comfort
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C
ease
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D
relief
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A — anguish.
“suffering” means n. the state of experiencing pain or hardship
Common questions about “suffering”
What does “suffering” mean?
suffering — n. the state of experiencing pain or hardship. In Chinese: 痛苦.
How do you pronounce “suffering”?
suffering is pronounced /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: suf · fer · ing.
Is “suffering” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. suffering appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.