verb

suffer

to experience pain, to endure, to be at a disadvantage

Many people suffer from headaches.

Many people suffer from headaches.

The business will suffer if sales don't improve.

The business will suffer if sales don't improve.

((from sth.)) to experience pain because of (sth.) Many people suffer from headaches.

(( )) to become worse The business will suffer if sales don't improve.

Synonyms: endure, experience, undergo; Antonyms: enjoy, flourish

From Latin 'sufferre' (to bear under), from 'sub' (under) + 'ferre' (to carry).

Think of having to 'suffer' through a long, boring supper. The words sound alike.

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