Suffering

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Suffering

Suffering (/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/), also known as pain, is a subjective experience that is associated with harm or threat of harm to an individual's body or mind.

Etymology

The term "suffering" is derived from the Old French soufrir, which is in turn derived from the Latin sufferre, meaning "to bear, undergo, endure".

Definition

Suffering can be described as an unpleasant emotional or physical experience. It can range from mild discomfort to intense agony. Suffering can be acute or chronic, and it can be physical or psychological. It is often associated with conditions such as disease, injury, mental disorders, and grief.

Related Terms

  • Pain: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
  • Distress: A negative emotional state, such as sorrow, anxiety, or grief.
  • Anguish: Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
  • Mental Disorder: A behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning.
  • Grief: A multifaceted response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something to which a bond was formed.

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