Dictionary Check: suffer
"suffer" is a valid word!
Scrabble
12
points
Words with Friends
13
points
Definition
verb
undergo or be subjected to
Example:
"He suffered the penalty"
verb
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
Example:
"She suffered a fracture in the accident"
verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Example:
"I cannot bear his constant criticism"
verb
get worse in quality
Example:
"His grades suffered"
verb
be in pain
verb
be given to
Example:
"She suffers from a tendency to talk too much"
Advertisement