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sufferer


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who experiences pain, distress, or hardship.

    - "The sufferer of a terrible disease endured great pain."
    - "The victim of a robbery was a great sufferer of anxiety and fear."
    - "The survivor of a car accident was a sufferer of PTSD."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with sufferer
believer , receiver , deceiver , chiefer , leaver , giver , quiver , liver
Homonyms
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  1. Sufferer (en) : Person experiencing pain or hardship.

  2. Suffice (en) : To be sufficient or adequate for a particular purpose.


Homophones
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  1. Sufferer (en) : Person experiencing pain or hardship.

  2. Sufficer (en) : A person who grants or permits something.


Variants
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suffer , sufferable , sufferableness , sufferablenesses , sufferably , suffered , sufferer , sufferers , suffering , suffers
Forms
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suffers, suffered, suffering, sufferedest


Etymology
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From Old English sufian 'to suffer, endure'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'sufferer' is derived from the Old English word 'sufian', which means 'to suffer' or 'to endure'.

  2. In medieval Europe, the term 'sufferer' was sometimes used to refer to a person who was being punished or tortured for their sins.

  3. The word 'sufferer' is often used in medical contexts to refer to a person who is experiencing a particular disease or condition.


Related Concepts
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  1. Patience: The ability to endure pain, hardship, or suffering without becoming frustrated or anxious.

  2. Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, particularly those who are suffering.


Culture
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In literature and art, the sufferer is often portrayed as a tragic figure, evoking sympathy and empathy from the audience. Suffering is a common theme in religious and philosophical texts, where it is often used as a metaphor for spiritual growth or moral development.

How to Memorize "sufferer"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person in pain or distress, such as someone with a serious injury or illness.
    - Visualize the word 'sufferer' written out in large letters.
    - Associate the word with the image of a person in need or suffering.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sufferer' with the words 'patient' or 'victim'.
    - Think of a person who has experienced great hardship or adversity.
    - Remember that a sufferer is someone who is experiencing pain or distress.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sad People Undergo Struggles Everyday' to remember the meaning of 'sufferer'.
    - Create a visual image of a person suffering and associate it with the word 'sufferer'.
    - Use the rhyming words to help remember the definition.


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