suf·fer·ing 
/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/ noun
plural suf·fer·ings /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/ noun 1 [noncount] : pain that is caused by injury, illness, loss, etc. : physical, mental, or emotional pain
▪ ways to alleviate human suffering ▪ They hope these new drugs will help to bring an end to the suffering of arthritis patients. ▪ His lawsuit seeks damages for pain and suffering. 2 sufferings [plural] : feelings of pain
▪ the sufferings of the dying
▪ ways to alleviate human suffering ▪ They hope these new drugs will help to bring an end to the suffering of arthritis patients. ▪ His lawsuit seeks damages for pain and suffering.
▪ the sufferings of the dying
