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In English / High School | 2014-11-24

In the following sentence, the word "suffering" is best described as what?

"There is no more horrible sound than the cry of a suffering animal."

Asked by mosesm014mm

Answer (3)

Context clues that can help us: " no more horrible" "cry"
Since the context clues are negative, we know the definition must be negative.
In this sentence, suffering can be described as being in some sort of pain .
The animal must be hurt in some way, in order to make that sound.**

Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-06-10

something that is experiencing physical(or mental) pain.

Answered by MicahSE | 2024-06-10

In the sentence, "suffering" describes a state of pain or distress that the animal is experiencing. It conveys a negative emotion, indicating that the animal's cry is a result of its pain. This understanding underscores the emotional impact of witnessing suffering in animals.
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Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-12-26