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suffer

CEFR: B1

To experience or undergo physical pain, clinical illness, psychological distress, or severe economic hardship.

Synonyms

endure
undergo
languish

Common Collocations

suffer consequences
suffer from illness
suffer losses

Example Sentence

Urban populations with limited access to public green spaces suffer disproportionately from chronic lifestyle ailments.

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