verb

suffer

to suffer, to endure, to be afflicted with

Many people suffer from headaches.

Many people suffer from headaches.

The company suffered huge losses.

The company suffered huge losses.

He will suffer the consequences.

He will suffer the consequences.

((from sth.)) to experience physical or mental pain Many people suffer from headaches.

((sth.)) to experience something bad The company suffered huge losses.

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

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

Imagine carrying a heavy weight 'under' your shoulders. That is to suffer.

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