What is the opposite of suffering?
Suffer as in "to experience pain or hardship" some antonyms are "prosper" or "bask." Suffer as in "to allow" some antonyms are "ban" or "prohibit" (1) When "suffer" is used as a transitive verb (i.e. a verb which takes an object) The opposite of "suffer" is enjoy. You suffer an ailment, but you enjoy good health. (2) When "suffer" is used as an intransitive verb (i.e. one with no object) (a) The opposite of "suffer" is flourish or thrive, when "suffer" refers to health. Some people and animals suffer in cold weather; others thrive in the cold. Failure to thrive is a term used to denote a certain medical condition. (b) The opposite of "suffer" is prosper, when "suffer" refers to wealth. Many people are suffering in the present financial crisis; but you can be sure that a few people will prosper.