mourn Synonyms

mourn Meaning

Wordnet

mourn (v)

feel sadness

observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one

Webster

mourn (v. i.)

To express or to feel grief or sorrow; to grieve; to be sorrowful; to lament; to be in a state of grief or sadness.

To wear the customary garb of a mourner.

Webster

mourn (v. t.)

To grieve for; to lament; to deplore; to bemoan; to bewail.

To utter in a mournful manner or voice.

mourn Sentence Examples

  1. The family mourned the irreplaceable loss of their beloved father.
  2. The nation mourned the tragic deaths of its fallen soldiers.
  3. She mourned the end of her cherished relationship, feeling heartbroken and bereft.
  4. The community mourned the destruction caused by the devastating hurricane.
  5. He mourned the passing of his mentor, who had guided him for so long.
  6. The widow mourned her husband every day, longing for his presence.
  7. The mourners gathered at the cemetery, paying their final respects and expressing their sorrow.
  8. The city mourned the horrific terrorist attack that had claimed innocent lives.
  9. The pet owner mourned the loss of her beloved dog, her heart heavy with grief.
  10. The country mourned the assassination of its renowned leader, a devastating blow to its unity and progress.

FAQs About the word mourn

feel sadness, observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved oneTo express or to feel grief or sorrow; to grieve; to be sorrowful; to lament; to be

grieve, cry, weep, agonize, anguish,ache, sob, sorrow, sigh, suffer

cheer, beam, rejoice, delight,joy, joy, triumph, delight, cheer, glory

The family mourned the irreplaceable loss of their beloved father.

The nation mourned the tragic deaths of its fallen soldiers.

She mourned the end of her cherished relationship, feeling heartbroken and bereft.

The community mourned the destruction caused by the devastating hurricane.