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Sufferance

🔄 Synonyms of "Sufferance"

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Word	Definition
acceptancenoun	(uncountable) The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.
tolerationnoun	The allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sufferance"

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Word	Definition
tolerationnoun	The allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.
acceptancenoun	(uncountable) The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.
tolerancenoun	(uncountable) The ability or practice of tolerating; an acceptance of or patience with the beliefs, opinions or practices of others; a lack of bigotry.
waitingnoun	The act of staying or remaining in expectation.
standbynoun	A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
waitnoun	A delay.
suspensenoun	the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
lagnoun	(countable) A gap, a delay; an interval created by something not keeping up; a latency.
standstillnoun	Complete immobility; a halt.
stand-bynoun	Alternative form of standby. [A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).]
withdrawalnoun	A type of metabolic shock the body undergoes when a substance (such as a drug) on which a patient is dependent is withheld.
holdnoun	A grasp or grip.
sufferingnoun	The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.
painnoun	(countable and uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
expectationnoun	The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
retestnoun	A repeat test.
queuenoun	(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, less common in North America) A line of people, vehicles or other objects, usually one to be dealt with in sequence (i.e., the one at the front end is dealt with first, the one behind is dealt with next, and so on), and which newcomers join at the opposite end (the back).
holdingnoun	Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.
waitsnoun	(British) A group of singers or musicians performing in the streets, especially around Christmas.
backlognoun	An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.