sufferer
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sufferer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who experiences pain, illness, or hardship.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
sick person
diseased person
How to use sufferer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
asthma sufferers
sufferers of a condition
Etymology
Formed from suffer plus the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of sufferer →Frequently asked questions
What does “sufferer” mean?
The word “sufferer” means a person who experiences pain, illness, or hardship. In plain terms, someone who is suffering, especially from an illness or condition.
How do you use “sufferer” in a sentence?
Here is “sufferer” used in a sentence: “The charity supports sufferers of chronic pain.”
What part of speech is “sufferer”?
“Sufferer” is a noun.