Long and Suffer

Long

Long verb - Desire strongly or persistently.

Suffer and long are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suffer" instead a verb "Long".

Nearby Word: longed

Suffer

Suffer verb - To feel deep sadness or mental pain.
Usage example: the husband suffered deeply at the mere suggestion that he had been unfaithful

Long and suffer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Long" instead a verb "Suffer".

Nearby Words: suffering, sufferance, sufferer

Both words in one sentence

  • Contrasting Sequel Main Character She doesn't care how long her victim(s) suffer from her "lecture", as long as she gets her kicks.
  • Who cares if it causes Character Development in the long term, as long as it makes them suffer in the short term he seems fine with it.
  • The Taxxons suffer from Horror Hunger so overwhelming that any wounded will be quickly devoured by their brethren, and if they go too long without food they will eat themselves.
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