suffering

noun
suf*fer*ing \ ˈsə-f(ə-)riŋ \
14th century{ds||1||}
  • the state or experience of one that suffers
  • pain

suffer

verb
suf*fer \ ˈsə-fər \
13th century{ds|t|1|a|}
  • to submit to or be forced to endure
  • to feel keenly : labor under
  • undergo, experience

long-suffering

adjective
long-suf*fer*ing \ ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ \ -ˈsə- \
1535
  • patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship
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