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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    endure tolerate bear withstand experience feel undergo go through face encounter meet sustain support abide persevere persist continue last remain stay survive struggle wrestle grapple labor toil strain exert effort pain anguish distress agony torment affliction tribulation hardship adversity misery woe sorrow grief sadness suffering martyrdom crucifixion ordeal trial test calibration refinement purification

    Meaning of Suffer

    The primary meaning of the word "suffer" is to experience or undergo pain, distress, or hardship.

    Definitions

    • To experience or undergo pain, distress, or hardship
    • To be affected or afflicted by something unpleasant or undesirable
    • To tolerate or endure a difficult or unpleasant situation
    • To be punished or penalized for a mistake or wrongdoing

    Etymology of Suffer

    The word "suffer" comes from the Old French word "souffrir", which is derived from the Latin words "sub" (under) and "ferre" (to bear)
    The word has been used in English since the 13th century to describe the act of undergoing or enduring pain, distress, or hardship
    Over time, the word has evolved to include a range of meanings, from physical suffering to emotional or psychological distress

    Example Uses

    • She suffered a severe injury during the accident and was hospitalized for several weeks
    • He suffered from depression and anxiety for many years before seeking help
    • The company suffered significant financial losses due to the economic downturn
    • The patient suffered a great deal of pain during the surgery, but is now recovering well

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    thrive flourish prosper succeed triumph rejoice delight enjoy appreciate value cherish treasure pleasure comfort ease relief happiness joy bliss ecstasy euphoria elation exultation jubilation celebration festivity merriment gaiety cheerfulness optimism hope enthusiasm eagerness excitement thrill exhilaration

    Related Nouns

    pain distress hardship adversity misery woe sorrow grief sadness suffering affliction tribulation ordeal trial test torment agony anguish struggle wrestle grapple labor toil strain exertion effort endurance tolerance perseverance persistence continuation survival martyrdom crucifixion purification refinement

    Related Verbs

    endure tolerate bear withstand experience feel undergo go through face encounter meet sustain support abide persevere persist continue last remain stay survive struggle wrestle grapple labor toil strain exert effort pain anguish distress afflict torment agonize grieve mourn sorrow suffer martyr crucify refine purify

    Related Adjectives

    painful distressing hard adverse miserable woeeful sorrowful grievous sad suffering afflicted tribulated tormented agonized anguished distressed strained exerted effortful enduring tolerant persevering persistent continuing surviving martyred crucified refined purified harsh severe rigorous strenuous demanding challenging difficult unpleasant undesirable uncomfortable unhappy unfulfilled disappointed disheartened discouraged depressed anxious fearful apprehensive