SUFFERANCE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

sufferance

noun

ˈsə-f(ə-)rən(t)s

Definition of sufferance

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something was pointedly reminded that he was at the private beach on sufferance and could be kicked out at any time

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as in patience

the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining spending a whole day with my airheaded sister-in-law is beyond sufferance

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Recent Examples of sufferance Such has been the patient sufferance of the women under this government, and such is now the necessity which constrains them to demand the equal station to which they are entitled. — Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025 Through his cult of personality, Modi is fulfilling a century-old project, recasting India as a Hindu nation, in which minorities, particularly Muslims, live at the sufferance of the majority. — Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024 Air India’s nationalization signaled that in independent India private enterprise would survive on the government’s sufferance. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021 In the music of Beethoven, there is such an ethical, moral integrity … and power and sufferance. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 10 Sep. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufferance

Noun

Some cultures clean graves as a regular ritual Abrams agreed that proper cleaning, as well as permission from cemeteries, are crucial before setting out to clean a grave.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The files were later released online and made available on streaming platforms without Mathers' permission or knowledge.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of permission

Noun

While oil being lower might encourage some people to scout for buy opportunities, Jim instead preached patience.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Which is part of the reason Brown — who has been part of five championship staffs — has been preaching patience.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of patience

Noun

The deal, however, remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
The Endeavor nurses needed at least 30% of potential bargaining unit members to sign union authorization cards to file the election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorization

Noun

Hackett said adjusting investments to reflect personal financial goals, changes in risk tolerance, or shifting income needs are good reasons to make changes.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Emma Estrela, a Level 3 practitioner of the Wim Hof Method, told Women’s Health that gender alone shouldn’t dictate time or temperature, and anyone trying ice baths should listen to their body and adapt based on individual tolerance and goals.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tolerance

Noun

In her lawsuit, Jane Doe accused the student of having sex with her without her consent alongside another fraternity member and later joining other men in snorting ketamine from her body.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
In the Five Below case, prosecutors allege Eisenhard isolated a 19-year-old female coworker in a stockroom and touched her without her consent.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of consent

Noun

The incredibly generous support from the Hearthland Foundation will underwrite our directors lab returning to the Sundance Mountain Resort and provide vital artist granting, which is profoundly meaningful.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
To that, the AG’s office were silent Thursday on the granting of Block the Merger’s eleventh-hour motion.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

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