souffre-douleur

French

Etymology

Compound of souffrir +‎ douleur.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /su.fʁə.du.lœʁ/
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Noun

souffre-douleur m (plural souffre-douleur or souffre-douleurs)

  1. punchbag, punching bag (person or animal used by someone to let out their anger)
    Synonym: tête de Turc

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