suffer in silence

idiom

: to suffer or be unhappy without saying anything

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Studies show that many women suffer in silence, assuming their symptoms—like itchy, tired or dry eyes—are simply a result of busy schedules or aging. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 18 Oct. 2024 Some of us have disabilities that can be easily seen, some have disabilities that are a little more hidden and some, sadly, suffer in silence. —

Lisa Kalkes, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 There’s no instant cure for Pansy’s condition; no emotional breakthrough that will put a stop to her downward spiral or heal the pain that she’s forced her son and husband to suffer in silence. —

David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024 But try to avoid the temptation to suffer in silence or withdraw when others are genuinely trying to reach out to you. —

Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for suffer in silence

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