sufferer
ˈsʌfərər
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Definition of sufferer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
painperson experiencing pain or distress
  • The sufferer cried out in agony.
invalid patient victim
2.
medicalindividual affected by an illness
  • The flu sufferer stayed in bed all day.
invalid patient victim
3.
principleRareone enduring hardship for a causeRare
  • The sufferer stood firm in their beliefs.
martyr victim
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Expressions with sufferer

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person who has asthma
An asthma sufferer should carry an inhaler.

Origin of sufferer

Latin, suffere (to bear) + -

Terms with sufferer included in their meaning

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sufferer
person suffering due to their dedication to work
sufferer
person experiencing extreme mental or emotional suffering
sufferer
person suffering from arthritis
sufferer
someone who suffers or dies for a cause
sufferer
person who suffers from migraines

Examples of sufferer in a sentence

  • The allergy sufferer avoided pollen at all costs.
  • The migraine sufferer avoided bright lights and loud noises.
  • Allergy sufferers often struggle during the spring season.
  • The sufferer marched for justice despite the risks.
  • A sufferer of the cause, she faced many challenges.

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  1. French:souffrant, martyr, ...
  2. German:Leidende, Kranke, ...
  3. Italian:sofferente, malato, ...
  4. Spanish:sufriente, afectado, ...
  5. Portuguese:sofredor, doente, ...
  6. Chinese:受难者, 病人, ...
  7. Japanese:苦しんでいる人, 病人, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصاب, مَرِيض, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוֹבֵל, חוֹלֶה, ...
  10. Russian:страдающий, больной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:страждальник, хворий, ...
  12. Hindi:पीड़ित, बीमार, ...

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