Converse of object

• alleviate: These grants went far to alleviate the suffering which without them must have, followed the event.

• inflict: The direct results of a discriminate computer network attack on combatants will not inflict more suffering.

• relieve: The magistrates decreed that a fund be set up to relieve the suffering of families bereft of any income.

• endure: You might ask why anyone would willingly endure suffering.

• prolong: What happens if saving a life means prolonging suffering in ways that do not seem to be in a child's best interests?

• cause: However, let us look at how sin causes suffering, using the example Mr. Walmsley gave.

Adjective modifier

• unnecessary: They feel the animals involved should live their lives without being exposed to unnecessary suffering.

• untold: The report argues that ongoing international crises are causing untold human suffering.

• needless: Rather, we have an opportunity to forgive, and so give up needless suffering, and instead suffer for real causes.

• terrible: Recovering money can in no way compensate for the terrible suffering that victims of this disease endure.

• avoidable: The avoidable suffering of children presents a challenge to the church which cannot be ducked.

• immense: The bravery of the hospital workers, surrounded by immense suffering, was great.

Modifies a noun

• servant: No longer the suffering servant, the Son of Joseph of his first coming.

Noun used with modifier

• Anyone: Anyone suffering from, or in close proximity to, an infectious illness.

Preposition: of

• million: Lung disease is a major killer, responsible for the suffering of millions of people here in the UK, " Professor Macfarlane said.

Preposition: from

• inhalation: Both casualties were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

• dementia: The owner is in a nursing home suffering from dementia.

• depression: H was admitted to hospital suffering from clinical depression.

• leukemia: Additional advice: Those suffering from leukemia or HIV should consult a Doctor before using Echinacea.

• allergy: Great for those suffering from cold, allergy or sinus conditions.