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Bereavement

Verb / bɜ:ˈi:vmʌnt / Another word for bereavement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bereavement is the state of being sad and lonely due to the death of a loved one.

Synonyms & similar words

mourning grief sorrow mourning sadness loss desolation heartache lamentation despair woe anguish solitude melancholy dejection loneliness regret distress misery unhappiness suffering

Example sentences

  1. I felt a deep sense of bereavement when my pet cat died.
  2. She wore black clothes as a symbol of bereavement.
  3. Bereavement can cause intense sadness and pain.
  4. The family gathered together to support each other during their bereavement.
  5. His bereavement made him realize the importance of cherishing loved ones.

Quotes

  • Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy, you must have somebody to divide it with. - Mark Twain
  • Tears are the silent language of grief. - Voltaire
  • Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. - Richard Puz

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