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Synonyms for suffer

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verb · undergo or be subjected to

“He suffered the penalty”

verb · undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

“She suffered a fracture in the accident”

verb · put up with something or somebody unpleasant

“I cannot bear his constant criticism”

verb · be in pain
verb · undergo or suffer

“meet a violent death”

verb · be set at a disadvantage

“This author really suffers in translation”

Opposites of suffer