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SUFFERS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Suffers.

How to pronounce suffers:

US

Suffers - as a verb

Undergo or be subjected to

Example: "He suffered the penalty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endure7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experience21go throughsee3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enjoy15

Undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

Example: "She suffered a fracture in the accident"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get4have10sustain7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experience21get4have10receive12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Experience (emotional) pain

Example: "Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experience21feel7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Example: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abide8bear6brook11digest8endure7stand6stick outstomach14support11tolerate8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
allow8countenance15let3permit10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get worse in quality

Example: "His grades suffered"

Be in pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurt7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
be well

Feel physical pain

Example: "Were you hurting after the accident?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ache9hurt7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehend20perceive15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Feel unwell or uncomfortable

Example: "She is suffering from the hot weather"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be given to

Example: "She suffers from a tendency to talk too much"

Undergo or suffer

Example: "Meet a violent death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meet6

Be set at a disadvantage

Example: "This author really suffers in translation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lose4

Example Sentences

"She suffers from chronic back pain."
"He suffers from a rare genetic disorder."
"The country suffers from widespread corruption."
"The team suffers a crushing defeat in the final match."
"The car suffers minor damage in the accident."
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Word Game Points

Is SUFFERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suffers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUFFERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SUFFERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suffers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUFFERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SUFFERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suffers is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUFFERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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