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

Forest fires are raging in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris and in areas of southern France, as the country suffers through its third heat wave this year. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

If an ascent vehicle suffers a destructive anomaly, the resulting crash forces could be mind-boggling. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

The movie could stand to shave off 10 minutes from its midsection on the ocean, which often suffers from too many flat, green-screen backgrounds. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Like many older men, Occhicone suffers from prostate issues and incontinence. — Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

But while the league figures out how and when to make the necessary financial adjustments to accommodate a L2M and replay center, the game suffers. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Teams can clip plays and submit them for review, but multiple sources told The Athletic that the system suffers from delays and produces little noticeable improvement from game to game. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Greece suffers frequent, often devastating, wildfires during its hot, dry summers. — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Kamilah Helton said the loss has been especially difficult for their mother, who already suffers from serious health problems. — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 2 July 2026