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

The man suffers an allergic reaction, Allan’s amateur attempt at first aid fails and the client dies. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

In the social sector, strategic planning often suffers from optimism bias—leadership teams frequently pencil in arbitrary 5% to 10% annual revenue increases into multi-year plans, hoping top-line growth will magically outrun macroeconomic realities. — Carol O'Neil, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Like just about every organization that suffers a public, high-consequence hack, Binance said the threat actor was sophisticated and resourceful. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026

The 1937 chapter, intended to serve as the film’s spine, suffers most noticeably as a consequence. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

What's at stake in Senate elections In the midterm elections, the party in the White House often suffers losses, and that, along with the GOP's current standing with voters, has thrown a map that seemed pretty favorable to Republicans into question. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The background street gets wildly warped from distortion, and anything outside of the center suffers some detail loss. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Last month, Nielsen, who suffers from COPD and asthma, had to briefly leave the stage during a show at Riveredge Park in Aurora, Illinois, due to breathing troubles. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

But right as Hope is about to leave, her sister Faye suffers a sudden health crisis. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026