'cured my suffering' vs 'cure me of my suffering'

[Tan Elaine]

1. He cured my suffering.

2. He cured me of my suffering.

I think the second sentence is correct. My suffering cannot be cured, but I can be cured of my suffering.

Am I correct?

Thanks.

 

[bwkcaj_ca]

You are correct but we don't usually use 'cure' in this way:

'To cure' means to be relieved of a disease. Suffering is a symptom of
a disease.

You would probably have to say, "He cured me of . . . "(whatever was causing the suffering.)

 

[SoothingDave]

"Relieved" is a better word than "cured."

"He relieved my suffering" is OK. It is understood that he relieved you of your suffering.

 

[sunsunmoon]

- relieve one's suffering
- ease one's suffering
- alleviate one's suffering
- reduce one's suffering

Are these all good, and do they mean almost the same thing?

 

[SoothingDave]

Yes.