Suffering
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship, whether physical, mental, or emotional. Can also be used as a verb form meaning experiencing discomfort or loss.
“The charity works to alleviate the suffering of refugees worldwide.”
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Double 'f' in middle; '-ing' suffix is common pattern to try
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16 points with valuable double 'f'; good for parallel words
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