suffer
verb
- 1
feel pain or be in pain
- 2
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
She suffered a fracture in the accident
He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- 3
feel unwell or uncomfortable
She is suffering from the hot weather
- 4
get worse
His grades suffered
- 5
be set at a disadvantage
This author really suffers in translation
- 6
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
I cannot bear his constant criticism
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
- 7
experience (emotional) pain
Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers
- 8
undergo or be subjected to
He suffered the penalty
Many saints suffered martyrdom
- 9
undergo or suffer
meet a violent death
suffer a terrible fate
- 10
feel physical pain
Were you hurting after the accident?
- 11
be given to
She suffers from a tendency to talk too much
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