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quiet sufferingwailing
Prolonged mournful crying
making a scene · crying out · venting · public outcry · attention-seeking
IDEA.org / Words / quiet suffering
Related — silent (Producing no sound); stoic (Uncomplaining endurer of hardship); endurance (Sustained effort capacity); anguish · hidden · pain · grief · loneliness · sorrow · despair · melancholy · resignation · tears
expression of painquiet suffering ≠ wailing Prolonged mournful crying; making a scene · crying out · venting · public outcry · attention-seeking
emotional valencequiet suffering ≠ inner peace Mental and emotional tranquility
social response to hardshipquiet suffering ≠ public outcry Widespread vocal disapproval; fighting back · speaking out · confrontation · seeking help
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/quiet_suffering