Dictionary - suffer

suffer verb

1. to feel physical or mental pain: When parents argue constantly, it's the childern who suffer most. [] Don't worry, the animal won't suffer any pain.
2. to have a particular illness or physical problem: patients suffering from heart disease
3. to experience something very unpleasant or painful: In wars, it's usually innocent civilians that suffer. [] Our team suffered another humiliating defeat last night.
4. to become worse or less successful