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  1. word choice - "Suffer" vs. "suffer from" - English Language & Usage ...

    Sep 25, 2013 · suffer from interference from other transmitters would be correct, corresponding to example 1.1; and ommitting the ‘from’ does not correspond to any of the examples there without …

  2. What is the difference between "suffer for" and "suffer from"?

    May 6, 2021 · 1 "Suffer for" introduces a reason for punishment or suffering that is typically caused by other human beings, and which people either choose to accept because of what they believe in, or …

  3. What does “I don't suffer from insanity” mean? [closed]

    Sep 5, 2015 · I don't suffer from insanity. In this case — as made clear by the enjoyment — insanity is not something to suffer; it's not a trouble. The complete quote is an example of a paraprosdokian one …

  4. meaning - It suffered me a lot or it made me suffer a lot? - English ...

    Aug 29, 2020 · I understand that the second sentence (it made me suffer a lot) is correct, but could anyone please explain why? I couldn't find an explanation on the internet. Many thanks.

  5. Phrase with similar meaning to "don't suffer fools gladly/lightly"

    Jul 12, 2018 · 0 I am looking for a phrase that is similar to "he doesn't suffer fools gladly" it is something like "he'd sooner walk through you, than around" likely UK/Irish in origin. I read it in an Irish paper a …

  6. What do I use in this instance? Suffering or suffer? [duplicate]

    Feb 11, 2019 · I enjoy watching people suffering. I enjoy watching people suffer. I feel more comfortable using the second one, but I also think that the first one is right... so which one should I use?

  7. Suffered from vs suffered - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 26, 2013 · Suffer from, on the other hand, is generally used when referring to the continuing consequences of a negative event or experience: For the last few years of her life she suffered from …

  8. word choice - "suffer" and "lack" can be used together? - English ...

    Mar 3, 2011 · Suffer and lack can most certainly be used together. Thus, your example is correct: The assets suffer from a lack of reliability. Suffer goes well directly with negative nouns; some common …

  9. People that rejoice in others' suffering [duplicate]

    Jul 13, 2017 · I would like to know what terms can be used in English to refer to people that rejoice in other people's suffering (as opposed to empathizing with such people). What are some of the …

  10. adjectives - Is there a word that means 'deliberately ignorant ...

    I know what this word really means but I cannot help to think that ignorant also means he ignores his surrounding or the consequences of his actions. "He was ignorant, unwilling to warn the police ...