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Definition of suffered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
experiencesRare endured something unpleasantRare
- He had a suffered expression from the long journey.
2.
painRare having experienced pain or distressRare
- She had a suffered look after the accident.
Origin of suffered
Latin, sufferre (to bear)
Terms with suffered included in their meaning
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sports
not having suffered any defeat or loss
suffering
require to be borne or suffered
consequence
disadvantage suffered as a result of an action
law
legal responsibility for harm or damage suffered by members of the public
repeated attacks
reputation that has suffered from repeated attacks
finance
having suffered a significant financial loss
suffering
caused to be endured or suffered
sudden death
suffered death, typically in a sudden or untimely way
destruction
having suffered extensive destruction or ruin
medical
physical harm suffered because of work tasks or workplace conditions
finance
payment or benefits considered fair for work done or harm suffered
exaggeration
cold suffered by a man exaggerating symptoms
traveler's illness
diarrhea suffered by travelers, especially in Mexico
politics
suffered a significant loss in an election or debate
psychology
individuals who have suffered emotional harm
setback
America suffered a major setback or disappointment
penal process
person joining a criminal case to claim money for suffered harm
treatment
having suffered from neglect or harsh conditions
crime
person who has suffered rape and may seek help or justice afterward
loss
suffered a significant loss or defeat
Examples of suffered in a sentence
The dog had a suffered appearance after being lost for days. His suffered expression told a story of hardship. The dog had a suffered whimper after the injury.
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- French:éprouvé, meurtri, ...
- German:erlitten, gelitten, ...
- Italian:patito, afflitta, ...
- Spanish:padecido, afligida, ...
- Portuguese:padecido, abatido, ...
- Chinese:受苦的, 痛苦的, ...
- Japanese:耐えた, 痛みを経験した, ...
- Arabic:مُتَأَلِّم, مُعَذَّب, ...
- Hebrew:מְיֻסָּר, סָבוּל, ...
- Russian:перенесённый, страдающий, ...
- Ukrainian:страждав, страждальний, ...
- Hindi:झेला हुआ, पीड़ित, ...
Definition of suffer - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
hardshipintr. undergo hardship or adversityintr.
- Many people suffer during economic downturns.
2.
health conditionintr. be affected by or subject to an illness or ailmentintr.
- He suffers from asthma.
3.
endurancetr. tolerate or allow something, typically unwillinglytr.
- She doesn't suffer fools gladly.
4.
mental distressintr. experience physical or emotional painintr.
- She suffers from chronic headaches.
5.
undergo penaltytr. undergo a penalty, loss, or damagetr.
- They suffered a heavy defeat in the final game.
6.
changeintr. decline in quality or successintr.
- The project suffered from poor management.
Expressions with suffer
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endure emotional distress or hardship
He suffers from anxiety after the accident.
experience consequences due to one's wrong actions
He had to suffer for his sins after the trial.
experience a sudden negative impact
The company suffered a blow when its CEO resigned.
appear lesser in quality when compared to another
The painting suffers by comparison to the original.
endure pain or hardship without expressing it
He chose to suffer in silence rather than complain about his discomfort.
experience the same negative outcome as another
If we don't act, we might suffer the same fate.
endure something unpleasant until it is finished
She had to suffer through a boring lecture.
experience a setback or failure unexpectedly
The team suffered a reverse in the final match.
tolerate people who are not smart
She doesn't suffer fools gladly and often gets frustrated with slow learners.
face difficulties because of something specific
She will suffer for her beliefs.
experience a temporary loss of memory
She suffered a blackout and couldn't recall the event.
endure a setback or failure
The company suffered a defeat in the market.
experience a delay or problem in progress
The team suffered a setback when the main server crashed.
feel anxious or uncomfortable because of nervousness
She suffers from nerves before every exam.
experience negative results due to one's actions
If you break the rules, you will suffer the consequences.
experience extreme physical or mental exhaustion
After months of overwork, she began to suffer from burnout.
experience a decrease in money assets or profit
Many small shops suffered losses during the long road construction.
feel extreme mental pain because of uncertainty
She suffered agonies of doubt before making her choice.
experience punishment due to wrong actions
He had to suffer for sins committed in his youth.
Origin of suffer
Latin, sufferre (to bear)
Examples of suffer in a sentence
He began to suffer after losing his job. Many people suffer from allergies. She began to suffer from severe headaches. He will not suffer any disrespect in his class. The manager suffers no delays in project deadlines. Many people suffer from seasonal allergies.
He began to suffer after the accident. The company suffered significant losses last quarter. She suffered a penalty for breaking the rules. Sales suffered after the recall. The team's reputation may suffer.
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- French:souffrir, être atteint, ...
- German:leiden, erkranken, ...
- Italian:soffrire, soffrire di, ...
- Spanish:sufrir, tolerar, ...
- Portuguese:sofrer, tolerar, ...
- Chinese:遭受, 患有, ...
- Japanese:苦しむ, 患う, ...
- Arabic:عَانَى, تَحَمَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִסְבּוֹל, לִסְפּוֹג, ...
- Russian:страдать, болеть, ...
- Ukrainian:страждати, страждати від, ...
- Hindi:कष्ट झेलना, ग्रस्त होना, ...
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