suffer in silence

idiom

: to suffer or be unhappy without saying anything

Examples of suffer in silence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This reluctance is compounded by healthcare providers' often dismissive attitudes towards women’s reports of heavy menstrual bleeding, leaving many women to suffer in silence and without adequate care. Brittany Barreto, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 While some executives suffer in silence out of fear of losing their powerful positions and damaging their reputations, others seek help from conventional routes, such as rehab and support groups. Maya Richard-Craven, Fortune Well, 25 Oct. 2023 Others suffer in silence and focus on daily survival. Kareem Chehayeb, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Aug. 2023 So why suffer in silence when there's an effective solution at your fingertips? Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023 The generations of men and women before us had to suffer in silence. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 July 2023 No mother should suffer in silence, and no family should suffer in silence. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 17 June 2023 Unfortunately, the workplace stigma means many women suffer in silence. Brooke Quinn, Quartz, 17 Oct. 2022 Locals who have rigged DIY fixes suffer in silence, keeping it quiet from city officials and journalists for fear of losing their homeowners insurance. Jack Flemmingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2023

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“Suffer in silence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suffer%20in%20silence. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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