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gag vs suffer

suffer vs gag

gag is a noun but suffer is not a noun.

gag and suffer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gag Yes No Yes No
suffer No No Yes No
As verbs, suffer is a hypernym of gag; that is, suffer is a word with a broader meaning than gag:
  • gag: struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
  • suffer: be in pain
Other hypernyms of gag include hurt.
gag (noun) suffer (noun)
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
gag (verb) suffer (verb)
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake be in pain
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
cause to retch or choke feel unwell or uncomfortable
make jokes or quips get worse in quality
be too tight; rub or press be set at a disadvantage
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them put up with something or somebody unpleasant
prevent from speaking out experience (emotional) pain
feel physical pain
undergo or be subjected to
undergo or suffer
be given to
Difference between gag and suffer

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