sufferer
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsəfɝɝ// UK //sˈʌfəɹɐ// suf·fer·er
n. a person who is experiencing a physical or mental illness, or someone who is having a very difficult time in life.
n. a person who is experiencing a physical or mental condition, or one who is enduring a state of distress or hardship.
The sufferer needs rest and quiet.
The charity provides support groups for every sufferer of chronic pain to share their experiences.
While the medical team focused on the physical symptoms, the psychologist worked to address the emotional toll on the sufferer, recognizing that mental health is equally vital to recovery.
From suffer + -er.