SUFFERED Synonyms: 156 Similar and Opposite Words

suffered

verb

past tense of suffer

as in experienced

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it willingly suffered hardships so that their children would have a better life

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as in grieved

to feel deep sadness or mental pain the husband suffered deeply at the mere suggestion that he had been unfaithful

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as in permitted

to give permission for or to approve of contends that the death penalty is something that no civilized society should suffer

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as in allowed

to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference I will not suffer you to insult me so!

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Recent Examples of suffered Both suffered only minor injuries, according to the rescue team. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 During the chase, one officer suffered minor injuries. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 28 June 2026 The man, who has not been identified publicly, suffered one entry wound and two exit wounds from the lightning strike, according to the outlet. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Many public transit systems suffered as remote work increased and ridership declined. — Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Cameron died at the scene of the crash near the intersection of College Boulevard and Thompson Avenue, and her husband suffered a variety of injuries and had to have surgery. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 On June 24, Runnels suffered a medical event and was taken to JPS Hospital, where Runnels died the next day. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 Already listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, in 2023 the species suffered widespread mortality in Florida waters following a heat wave. — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 Korn Ferry’s Workforce 2025 survey found 41% of employees say their company has cut management layers, and 43% say leadership alignment has suffered as a result. — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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Tornadoes are rare in Hubei province, which experienced its last one in May 2021.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Such was the drop-off in form that Casemiro experienced at Manchester United, that he was omitted from Brazil’s Copa America squad in 2024 under previous coach Dorival Junior.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

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Tickets cost $90 per person for lunch and $140 per person for dinner, including a drink token for participating breweries and wineries in the area (alcohol isn’t permitted on the covered bridge).

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 6 July 2026
With the high court declining to intervene, the state will be permitted to enforce the law.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026

Definition of permitted

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That allowed the Saudis to get its oil out via the Red Sea – not an option for Iraq and Kuwait, whose only seaports lie in the Persian Gulf.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Apple examines each application and each update of every third-party app, and if these don’t meet Apple’s definition of acceptable, then they are not allowed to be installed.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of allowed

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Bordenave-Jenkins reportedly had plans to take family members to church on Sunday before visiting Knott’s Berry Farm with a cousin this week.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The three children, who had no life-threatening injuries, were then taken to a hospital for evaluation and observation, the outlet reported.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of had

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Noticias Telemundo confirmed the deaths with Trejo’s soccer club, Club Sport Marítimo de La Guaira, which mourned the tragic loss of their player’s family.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 June 2026
He was mourned by friends and family Sands' funeral details were kept private by the family, but several people close to the actor publicly spoke out about his death.

— Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Definition of mourned

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Reeves underwent labrum surgery in April and won’t play full-contact in practice until likely October, per KU coach Bill Self.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
The content creator said her daughter underwent numerous X-rays, ultrasounds and a biopsy before the hospital team determined the cancer diagnosis.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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