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SUFFER

(verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Suffer.

How to pronounce suffer:

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Suffer - as a verb

Undergo or be subjected to

Example: "He suffered the penalty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experiencego throughsee
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enjoy

Undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

Example: "She suffered a fracture in the accident"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gethavesustain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experiencegethavereceive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Experience (emotional) pain

Example: "Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experiencefeel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Example: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abidebearbrookdigestendurestandstick outstomachsupporttolerate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
allowcountenanceletpermit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get worse in quality

Example: "His grades suffered"

Be in pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
be well

Feel physical pain

Example: "Were you hurting after the accident?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
achehurt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehendperceive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Feel unwell or uncomfortable

Example: "She is suffering from the hot weather"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be given to

Example: "She suffers from a tendency to talk too much"

Undergo or suffer

Example: "Meet a violent death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meet

Be set at a disadvantage

Example: "This author really suffers in translation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lose

Example Sentences

"I suffer from chronic back pain."
"She suffers from anxiety and depression."
"Many people suffer in silence with their mental health issues."
"He suffered a severe injury in the car accident."
"The homeless population suffers greatly during the winter."
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Word Game Points

Is SUFFER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suffer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUFFER has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SUFFER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suffer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUFFER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SUFFER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suffer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUFFER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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