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suffer vs permit

permit vs suffer

suffer is not a noun while permit is a noun.

suffer and permit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suffer No No Yes No
permit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, permit is a hypernym of suffer; that is, permit is a word with a broader meaning than suffer:
  • suffer: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • permit: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of suffer include allow, countenance, let.
suffer (noun) permit (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something
suffer (verb) permit (verb)
be in pain consent to, give permission; permit
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
feel unwell or uncomfortable make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
get worse in quality
be set at a disadvantage
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
experience (emotional) pain
feel physical pain
undergo or be subjected to
undergo or suffer
be given to
Difference between suffer and permit

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