suffer
verb (used without object)
to undergo or feel pain or distress.
had suffered
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past perfectof suffer.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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She had suffered a "substantial" miscarriage of justice, they said, alleging a litany of irregularities and the misuse of evidence during the trial.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
That day, Situational sent a second-quarter update to clients telling them it had suffered losses in July but that it was a good time to invest new money in the fund.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The MP for Eastbourne, Josh Babarinde, said he had heard of one constituent who had suffered rib injuries.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
I spoke with two South Hall residents, Dario Wynerman and Shevockie Bloodworth, who believed they had suffered smoke inhalation.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Wang Lung had suffered that she must not be pretty.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
