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to suffer
01
to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant
Transitive: to suffer something bad
Examples
They suffered the consequences of their actions.
Last year, the region suffered a severe drought.
02
to have an illness or disease
Intransitive: to suffer from a disease
Examples
The child suffered from a high fever and cough, prompting his parents to take him to the doctor.
As she watched her loved one suffer from cancer, she felt a deep sense of helplessness and despair.
03
to experience mental or physical pain
Transitive
Examples
She suffered from a severe headache, making it difficult for her to focus on her work.
Many people suffer silently from mental health conditions, facing stigma and discrimination in seeking help.
04
to feel deep emotional distress or anguish
Intransitive
Examples
He suffered in silence, hiding his heartbreak from others.
She suffered greatly after the loss of her best friend.
05
to endure or tolerate something or someone unpleasant
Transitive: to suffer something unpleasant
Examples
He had to suffer the noisy construction next door for weeks.
They suffered the harsh weather conditions on their hiking trip.
06
to decline or deteriorate in quality, condition, or appearance
Intransitive
Examples
The quality of the food suffered after the restaurant changed management.
His health suffered due to his unhealthy lifestyle.
07
to feel discomfort, distress, or unease due to a particular condition or situation
Intransitive: to suffer from sth
Examples
She is suffering from the intense heat of the summer.
He is suffering from jet lag after the overnight flight.
08
to experience physical discomfort or pain
Intransitive
Examples
He continued to suffer despite trying various treatments.
The patient suffered through the night, waiting for relief.
09
to face a disadvantage or experience harm, loss, or difficulty
Intransitive
Examples
The team suffered after losing their best player to injury.
Without proper funding, the project suffered significantly.
10
to experience or endure something negative, harmful, or unpleasant
Transitive: to suffer a negative or unpleasant situation
Examples
He suffered a great loss when his house burned down.
The hero suffered a terrible fate in the final chapter.
11
to have or display a particular habit, tendency, or characteristic
Intransitive: to suffer from a habit or tendency
Examples
He suffers from a tendency to overthink every decision.
She suffers from a lack of confidence in social situations.
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