suffers
word · lemma: suffer
/ˈsəfɝz/
SUH-furz
/sˈʌfəz/
SUH-fuhz
Definition
Experiences pain, distress, or hardship, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean being negatively affected by something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal or neutral contexts. Common patterns: 'suffers from' (has a specific problem or disease), 'suffers a loss', 'suffers damage'. More emotional than words like 'experiences'. Not for minor discomforts; used for significant pain or problems.
Spanish: sufrePortuguese (BR): sofrePortuguese (PT): sofreChinese (Simplified): 受苦Chinese (Traditional): 受苦Hindi: पीड़ित हैArabic: يعانيBengali: ভোগে - কষ্ট পায় - ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হয়Russian: страдает - мучается - терпитJapanese: 苦しむ - 被害を受けるVietnamese: chịu đựng - bị ảnh hưởngKorean: 고통받다 - 피해를 입다Turkish: acı çeker - zarar görürUrdu: مصیبت اٹھاتا ہے - تکلیف میں ہوتا ہےIndonesian: menderita - mengalami kerugian
Example Sentences
The plant suffers without enough sunlight.
basic
He suffers from allergies every spring.
basic
Our team suffers when key players are injured.
natural
Her confidence suffers after making mistakes at work.
natural
The city's economy suffers during long strikes.
natural
She suffers from frequent headaches.
basic