suffer

From Old French *sofrir*, from Latin *sufferre*, meaning 'to bear, endure'.

VERB (1)

[/ˈsʌfər/^en-US]

endure general / bear general / withstand general / tolerate general / support general

Synonyms endure general , bear general

Antonyms enjoy

To experience pain, distress, or hardship; to endure something unpleasant or difficult.

Regular

participle	past	present
suffering	suffered	suffers

Many people must suffer during times of crisis. — 多くの人々が危機の時に苦しむ必要があります。
She had to suffer through the long wait at the airport. — 彼女は空港での長い待機を耐えなければならなかった。
Animals should not suffer for the sake of entertainment. — 動物は娯楽のために苦しむべきではない。

register: formal

NOUN (1)

[/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/^en-US]

pain general / distress formal / suffering general / agony general / torment intense

Synonyms pain general , distress formal

Antonyms pleasure

The state of experiencing pain, distress, or hardship; an instance of pain or hardship.

Regular

plural
sufferings

Her suffering was apparent during the trial. — 裁判中、彼女の苦しみは明らかだった。
The documentary highlighted the suffering of those affected by the natural disaster. — そのドキュメンタリーは自然災害の影響を受けた人々の苦しみを強調した。
He felt deep suffering after losing his job. — 彼は仕事を失った後、深い苦しみを感じた。