suffer grievously

Frequency: 6.01.5 per million words

to experience something very bad or unpleasant in a severe way

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Examples (20)

  • The innocent civilians suffered grievously during the long conflict.
  • The prolonged illness caused him to suffer grievously.
  • Our local economy has suffered grievously due to the recent downturn.
  • During the war, civilians had to suffer grievously from lack of food and shelter.
  • Future generations will suffer grievously if we ignore environmental warnings.
  • The company is suffering grievously due to the economic downturn.
  • The ancient city suffered grievously from the earthquake's destruction.
  • Many species suffer grievously from habitat destruction.
  • Many families suffered grievously under the oppressive regime.
  • He suffered grievously from the loss of his beloved pet.
  • His reputation suffered grievously following the public scandal.
  • The community suffered grievously after the natural disaster.
  • The troops suffered grievously from the harsh winter conditions.
  • Patients with chronic pain often suffer grievously.
  • Without aid, the refugees will continue to suffer grievously.
  • The refugees suffered grievously during their long journey.
  • The agricultural sector suffered grievously because of the prolonged drought.
  • Without proper medical care, the injured soldier continued to suffer grievously.
  • He suffered grievously for his errors in judgment.
  • The ecosystem suffered grievously from the chemical spill.