Suffer

usgb/ˈsʌfər/
verb

To experience pain, loss, or hardship.

She is suffering from a severe headache.
Visual representation of "suffer" - To experience pain, loss, or hardship

Often appears as...

  • suffer from
  • suffer through
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Emotional Weight

Suffer often carries emotional impact, implying deep discomfort or pain.

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She couldn't hide how much she was suffering.
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Long-term Condition

Use 'suffer' when referring to enduring pain or problems over a period.

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He has been suffering from back pain for years.
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Not Always Visible

'Suffer' can imply hidden afflictions not immediately obvious to others.

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Many suffer in silence from mental health issues.
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