Synonyms of suffered

suffered

verb

past tense of suffer

1

as in experienced

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it

willingly suffered hardships so that their children would have a better life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• experienced
• had
• underwent
• endured
• saw
• witnessed
• felt
• knew
• sustained
• encountered
• tasted
• received
• passed
• went through
• met
• accepted
• digested
• assimilated

2

as in grieved

to feel deep sadness or mental pain

the husband suffered deeply at the mere suggestion that he had been unfaithful

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grieved
• mourned
• ached
• sighed
• sorrowed
• cried
• hurt
• agonized
• sobbed
• wept
• bled
• anguished
• groaned
• ate one's heart out
• tormented
• smarted
• tortured
• lamented
• moaned
• tore one's hair
• bewailed
• deplored
• racked
• bemoaned
• longed (for)
• languished
• regretted
• rued
• howled
• pined (away)
• blubbered
• wailed
• keened
• bawled
• yowled
• yammered
• took on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laughed
• triumphed
• rejoiced
• delighted
• cheered
• exulted
• gloried
• beamed
• ravished
• crowed
• assured
• sympathized
• comforted
• reassured
• consoled
• soothed
• joyed
• commiserated
• solaced

3

as in permitted

to give permission for or to approve of

contends that the death penalty is something that no civilized society should suffer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permitted
• allowed
• had
• tolerated
• stood for
• admitted
• green-lighted
• acquiesced
• licensed
• endured
• agreed (to)
• authorized
• commissioned
• conceded
• consented (to)
• acceded (to)
• assented (to)
• granted
• sanctioned
• vouchsafed
• accorded
• condoned
• warranted
• countenanced
• supported
• brooked
• OK'd

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibited
• vetoed
• enjoined
• banned
• denied
• hindered
• forbade
• proscribed
• refused
• rejected
• impeded
• obstructed
• withheld
• suppressed
• revoked
• disallowed
• disapproved
• deplored
• censured
• disliked
• frowned (at or on)
• checked
• kept
• restrained
• curbed
• repressed
• interdicted
• grudged
• discountenanced
• disfavored

4

as in allowed

to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference

I will not suffer you to insult me so!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allowed
• permitted
• tolerated
• let
• put up with
• ignored
• disregarded
• condoned
• winked (at)
• forgave
• excused
• brushed (aside or off)
• pardoned
• indulged
• overlooked
• catered (to)
• shrugged off
• gave in (to)
• brooked
• humored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevented
• blocked
• constrained
• barred
• prohibited
• forbade
• inhibited
• discouraged
• frustrated
• impeded
• interfered (with)
• deterred
• held back
• curbed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suffered

And at the personal level, many people suffered painfully for their beliefs. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

The veteran, who led the league in passes defended a year ago, suffered a groin injury while in coverage. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026

Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President, noted that the new storage system aims to address the environmental injustice and disinvestment the Bronx has long suffered. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Australia suffered an injury blow with wicketkeeper Josh Inglis sidelined from the rest of the series due to a finger injury. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

In Kabul, Afghanistan's Defense Ministry denied that its forces had suffered any casualties. — Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Jeff suffered two broken ribs and several bite and claw wounds, while Mallory suffered serious head and face injuries, as well as bite and puncture wounds. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Ramirez did not speak on the specifics of his injury, but Henderson said a majority of those hurt in the explosion suffered traumatic brain injuries. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Cornerback Jaylin Simpson, who was signed last week to address the knee injury Kyle Louis suffered, and inside linebacker Liam Anderson wil play their first game for the Dolphins on Sunday. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026