Grief and Shrift

Grief

Grief noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.

Shrift and grief are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrift" instead a noun "Grief".

Nearby Words: grieve, grieving

Shrift

Shrift noun - The act of being shriven.
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Grief and shrift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grief" instead a noun "Shrift".
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