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

Cowan suffered a first-round defeat from a body punch, marking her fourth consecutive stoppage loss and bringing her UFC record to 0-4. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

But children suffered the most severe outcomes from Covid, too. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

In some areas, vast sandbanks have emerged, cargo shipping has been disrupted, tourism has suffered, and even electricity generation has been affected as river levels continue to fall. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

The Dolphins also suffered a more significant setback, with Hafley announcing that rookie defensive lineman Rene Konga will miss the remainder of the season because of an injury. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Kraft suffered a clean ACL tear, but Parsons’ injury involved meniscus damage, complicating the recovery. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The tiny pieces of plastic have been found in high amounts in patients who suffered from heart attacks, leading experts to question their effect on cardiovascular health. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026

Galliano seems to have had one catastrophic public episode and immediately suffered enormous consequences. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

But Cam Lewis, who was at slot cornerback after Kyler Gordon suffered a previous injury, will likely move to safety to fill the gap there. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026