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long-sufferance

 

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Noun long-sufferance has 1 sense
  1. long-sufferance, long-suffering - patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
    --1 is a kind of endurance

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Term: Long-sufferance

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1:

- Definition: Patient endurance of provocation, pain, or hardship over a long period.

- Example sentence: Despite facing constant setbacks and challenges, Mary displayed remarkable long-sufferance and never gave up on her dreams.

Sense 2:

- Definition: The delay or postponement of punishment or judgment.

- Example sentence: The judge granted the defendant long-sufferance before delivering the final verdict, considering the complex nature of the case.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

- Definition: Exhibiting or characterized by patient endurance and perseverance.

- Example sentence: The long-sufferance attitude of the team during the intense competition showed their determination and resilience.

Part of speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

- Definition: With long-suffering or patience.

- Example sentence: James listened long-sufferance as his friend went on and on about his problems, offering a sympathetic ear.

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