Synonyms of suffers

suffers

verb

present tense third-person singular of suffer

1

as in undergoes

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

• undergoes
• experiences
• has
• endures
• sees
• feels
• knows
• witnesses
• sustains
• tastes
• goes through
• receives
• encounters
• passes
• accepts
• meets
• assimilates
• digests

2

as in grieves

to feel deep sadness or mental pain

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grieves
• mourns
• aches
• sighs
• agonizes
• hurts
• cries
• bleeds
• anguishes
• sorrows
• weeps
• groans
• sobs
• eats one's heart out
• tears one's hair
• torments
• laments
• bewails
• moans
• tortures
• bemoans
• deplores
• languishes
• rues
• longs (for)
• smarts
• regrets
• pines (away)
• howls
• bawls
• wails
• yammers
• racks
• blubbers
• yowls
• keens
• takes on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laughs
• rejoices
• delights
• cheers
• triumphs
• exults
• beams
• assures
• glories
• sympathizes
• crows
• ravishes
• reassures
• joys
• comforts
• soothes
• consoles
• commiserates
• solaces

3

as in permits

to give permission for or to approve of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permits
• allows
• has
• tolerates
• stands for
• green-lights
• admits
• acquiesces
• authorizes
• agrees (to)
• endures
• concedes
• consents (to)
• licenses
• accedes (to)
• assents (to)
• commissions
• grants
• sanctions
• warrants
• condones
• vouchsafes
• accords
• supports
• brooks
• OKs
• countenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibits
• forbids
• refuses
• hinders
• proscribes
• enjoins
• denies
• bans
• rejects
• impedes
• obstructs
• vetoes
• withholds
• suppresses
• disapproves
• revokes
• disallows
• deplores
• dislikes
• censures
• keeps
• restrains
• checks
• curbs
• represses
• frowns (at or on)
• interdicts
• discountenances
• disfavors
• grudges

4

as in tolerates

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

• tolerates
• lets
• ignores
• allows
• permits
• disregards
• puts up with
• forgives
• condones
• overlooks
• indulges
• brushes (aside or off)
• winks (at)
• caters (to)
• shrugs off
• excuses
• gives in (to)
• brooks
• pardons
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• blocks
• constrains
• prohibits
• forbids
• bars
• inhibits
• discourages
• impedes
• interferes (with)
• curbs
• frustrates
• deters
• holds back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suffers

When transit suffers, the impacts ripple far beyond the platforms and tracks. —Catherine Blakespear, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026

In prison, Godvin — who suffers from anxiety — created a daily practice to help her cope. —Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026

Anyone who suffers from vertigo or any kind of fear of heights should be well-advised to watch with caution, and personally there were times the film made me, a minor acrophobic, feel the need to avert my eyes and search my purse for some Rescue Remedy. —Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026

Reminders of Him is nearly two hours long, but suffers from a real lack of genuine conversation between these two characters who we’re supposed to believe unable to stay away from each other. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026

From my outsider’s view, Emerson suffers from a low sample size and possibly a bad panel. —Keith Naughton, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026

But when Nett focuses too hard on being someone else, early life crisis suffers. —Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026

Gotti, who suffers from chronic kidney disease, submitted a letter on her son’s behalf to Choudhury earlier this week. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026

In addition, the general area suffers from air pollution. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026