sufferer

/ˈsʌfərər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who suffers, especially from a particular disease or condition

“The charity helps sufferers of cancer with financial support.”

2. noun

a person who suffers from a particular problem or difficulty

“The sufferer of addiction went to a rehabilitation center.”

Synonyms

  • sick person
  • victim

Antonyms

  • non-sufferer
  • well person