suffer the consequences

phrase

: to be punished for what one has done

He broke the law, so he has to suffer the consequences.

Examples of suffer the consequences in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Step on our necks, mother Mephistopheles, and let the kids suffer the consequences. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026

Brands can then suffer the consequences even when the false information did not originate with them. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Infants in impoverished households are much more likely to be in deprived rather than stimulating environments and to suffer the consequences. — Ronald J. Allen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

In other words, your equipment will become less efficient, and your yard will suffer the consequences. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

Rhymes for suffer the consequences

• albigenses
• inferences
• biosciences
• commences
• condenses
• defences
• defenses
• dispenses
• excellences
• expenses
• offences
• offenses