Suffering Definition

suffering
adjective
  1. troubled by pain or loss; "suffering refugees"
  2. very unhappy; full of misery; "he felt depressed and miserable"; "a message of hope for suffering humanity"; "wretched prisoners huddled in stinking cages"
noun
  1. a state of acute pain
  2. misery resulting from affliction
  3. psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress"
  4. feelings of mental or physical pain

"Suffering" in song lyrics

See how suffering is used in real songs:

  • "I'ma soldier raised on pain and suffering"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled, Karma, Trademarc — Warlords
  • "Anniversary nine-elven we still suffering!"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Black Christmas
  • "It was never enough, your heart set on suffering"
    Brother Ali — Walking Away

Usage tips for "suffering"

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