Sufferer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈsə-fər/ suf·fer

Meaning & Definition of Sufferer

Sufferer (verb)

  1. to submit to or be forced to endure
  2. to feel keenly, labor under
  3. undergo, experience

Sufferer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in victim

    similar: victim, rehabilitant, convalescent, nursling, inpatient, outpatient, case, patient

Related Entry: Suffer (verb)

Suffer is a different word from Sufferer. The synonyms below are for suffer, not for sufferer.

  1. to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it

    "willingly suffered hardships so that their children would have a better life"

    similar: endure, experience, feel, have, know, pass, see, sustain, taste, undergo, witness, go through
    related: encounter, meet, accept, receive, assimilate, digest

  2. to feel deep sadness or mental pain

    "the husband suffered deeply at the mere suggestion that he had been unfaithful"

    similar: agonize, anguish, bleed, grieve, hurt, mourn, sorrow, eat one's heart out, tear one's hair
    related: ache, long (for), pine (away), sigh, smart, rack, torment, torture, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament, rue, bawl, blubber, cry, groan, howl, keen, moan, sob, take on, wail, weep, yammer, yowl, languish, regret
    near: beam, cheer, crow, delight, exult, glory, joy, laugh, ravish, rejoice, triumph, assure, comfort, commiserate, console, reassure, solace, soothe, sympathize

  3. to give permission for or to approve of

    "contends that the death penalty is something that no civilized society should suffer"

    similar: allow, green-light, have, permit, stand for
    related: authorize, commission, license, accede (to), acquiesce, agree (to), assent (to), consent (to), OK, warrant, accord, concede, grant, sanction, vouchsafe, admit, brook, condone, countenance, endure, support, tolerate
    opposite: ban, enjoin, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, veto
    near: hinder, impede, obstruct, censure, deny, disallow, disapprove, interdict, refuse, reject, revoke, suppress, withhold, deplore, discountenance, disfavor, dislike, frown (at or on), grudge, check, curb, keep, repress, restrain

  4. to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference

    "I will not suffer you to insult me so!"

    similar: allow, let, permit, tolerate, put up with
    related: brush (aside or off), condone, disregard, ignore, overlook, shrug off, wink (at), excuse, forgive, pardon, brook, cater (to), give in (to), humor, indulge
    opposite: bar, block, constrain, prevent
    near: forbid, prohibit, curb, deter, discourage, frustrate, hold back, impede, inhibit, interfere (with)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sufferer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sufferer:

victim, rehabilitant, convalescent, nursling, inpatient, outpatient, case, patient

Word Forms of Sufferer

Inflections: suffered, suffering

Derived words: sufferable (adjective), sufferableness (noun), sufferably (adverb), sufferer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sufferer

Middle English sufferen, suffren, borrowed from Anglo-French suffrir, going back to Vulgar Latin *sufferīre, re-formation of Latin sufferre "to submit to, endure," from suf-, assimilated form of sub- sub- + ferre "to carry, bear" bear:2

First known use: 13th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Sufferer

What does "Sufferer" mean?

"Sufferer" means to submit to or be forced to endure. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to submit to or be forced to endure.

What is another word for "Sufferer"?

Other words for "Sufferer" include victim, rehabilitant, convalescent, nursling, inpatient, outpatient, case and patient. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sufferer" you intend.

Is "Sufferer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sufferer" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sufferer"?

"Sufferer" is pronounced /ˈsə-fər/ and divided into syllables as suf·fer.

What is the origin of the word "Sufferer"?

"Sufferer" comes from Middle English sufferen, suffren, borrowed from Anglo-French suffrir, going back to Vulgar Latin *sufferīre, re-formation of Latin sufferre "to submit to, endure," from suf-, assimilated form of sub- sub- + ferre "to carry, bear" bear:2. First known use: 13th centuryt.

What is another word for "Sufferer" meaning "as in victim"?

When "Sufferer" (noun) means as in victim, synonyms include victim, rehabilitant, convalescent, nursling, inpatient and outpatient.

What are the forms of "Sufferer"?

The word forms of "Sufferer" include suffered and suffering.

What words are derived from "Sufferer"?

Words derived from "Sufferer" include sufferable (adjective), sufferableness (noun), sufferably (adverb) and sufferer (noun).