cause suffering

Frequency: 8.220.5 per million words

to be the reason for someone's suffering

sufferingVERB + suffering

Categories:

cause (sb)

Examples (10)

  • The war continued to cause suffering to innocent civilians.
  • His betrayal caused suffering that lasted for years.
  • The company's negligence caused immense suffering to the affected families.
  • We must strive to avoid actions that cause suffering to others.
  • Unnecessary bureaucracy can cause suffering for those seeking help.
  • The dictator's policies caused untold suffering to his people.
  • A lack of empathy can cause suffering in relationships.
  • The environmental disaster caused widespread suffering in the region.
  • It is unethical to cause suffering for personal gain.
  • The pandemic caused considerable suffering globally.