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patient
adjective
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Divide patient into syllables:

pa · tient

How to pronounce patient:

Definition of patient:

patient (adjective):
bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint

Synonyms for patient:

invalidvictimhypochondriacinmate

Antonyms for patient:

displeasedirascibleill-temperedbrusqueabruptdemandingdiscontentedpeevedtouchyloud
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