Bereavement and Grieving

Bereavement

Bereavement noun - State of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one.
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Synonyms for Bereavement

Grieving and bereavement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grieving" instead a noun "Bereavement".

Nearby Words: bereave, bereaved, bereaving

Grieving

Grieving adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Bereavement and grieving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bereavement" instead a noun "Grieving".

Nearby Words: grievous, grievance, grieve, grief, grieved
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