Synonyms for

Grieve

Verb / gri:v / Another word for grieve — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially due to a loss.

Synonyms & similar words

aggrieve sorrow mourn lament sorrow weep suffer regret bemoan miserate bewail complain anguish hurt pine yearn miss long crave desire ache hanker

Synonyms by register

Formal

mourn lament deplore

Informal

be sad feel down be upset hurt

Literary

bewail pine

Antonyms

rejoice celebrate exult be happy be glad be joyful be merry

Common collocations

  • grieve deeply
  • grieve for
  • grieve over
  • grieve the loss
  • grieve the death
  • grieve someone's passing
  • grieve in silence

Word family

noun grief
verb grieve
adjective grieving

Usage note

Grieve is typically used to express deep sorrow, often due to a loss. It is a formal and serious term, not usually used for minor disappointments.

Example sentences

  1. I grieved deeply for my grandfather who passed away last year.
  2. She will grieve over the loss of her favorite toy.
  3. The family was still grieving the loss of their cat.
  4. He couldn't help but grieve over the lost opportunity.
  5. It's okay to grieve when someone you love dies.

Quotes

  • Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.
  • Grief is the price we pay for love.
  • The pain passes, but the beauty remains.

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