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sufferance

noun

A disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
UF
Scrabble score
18
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈsʌf(ə)ɹəns

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noun

  1. A disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

    “All people should practice toleration and live together in peace”

noun

  1. Patient endurance especially of pain or distress

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All people should practice toleration and live together in peace

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