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suffering vs distress

distress vs suffering

suffering and distress both are nouns.

suffering is an adjective but distress is not an adjective.

suffering is not a verb while distress is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suffering Yes Yes No No
distress Yes No Yes No
As nouns, suffering and distress are synonyms defined as:
  • suffering and distress: psychological suffering
Other synonyms of suffering include hurt.
suffering (noun) distress (noun)
feelings of mental or physical pain the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
psychological suffering psychological suffering
a state of acute pain extreme physical pain
misery resulting from affliction a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
suffering (adjective) distress (adjective)
troubled by pain or loss
very unhappy; full of misery
suffering (verb) distress (verb)
cause mental pain to
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Difference between suffering and distress

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