Word of the day - May-4-2024 - Bereavement
Word of the day
state of being deprived of something valuable or beloved
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Synonyms & Antonyms for bereavement
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Sentences using the word bereavement
- The bereavement of his beloved wife left an unfillable void in his heart.
- The sudden bereavement stunned her, leaving her reeling from the unexpected loss.
- The heavy cloak of bereavement weighed down on her, suffocating her with sorrow.
- The pain of bereavement pierced her soul, making every breath she took a reminder of her loss.
- In the face of bereavement, the family found solace in gathering together to share their memories.
- The bereavement support group provided a safe haven for those grieving their lost loved ones.
- The quiet solitude of nature offered a sanctuary where she could process her bereavement.
- Time did little to ease the raw sting of bereavement, but it brought a gradual sense of healing.
- The act of writing letters to her departed companion became a cathartic way to honor her bereavement.
- In the midst of bereavement, she discovered a resilience within herself that she never knew she possessed.
FAQs About the word bereavement
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved oneThe state of being bereaved; deprivation; esp., the loss of a relative by death.
lack, absence, privation, deprivation, forfeiture, dispossession, loss, misplacement, need, forfeit
gain, acquisition, gain, acquisition, control, hands, hands, possession, possession, control
The bereavement of his beloved wife left an unfillable void in his heart.The sudden bereavement stunned her, leaving her reeling from the unexpected loss.
The heavy cloak of bereavement weighed down on her, suffocating her with sorrow.The pain of bereavement pierced her soul, making every breath she took a reminder of her loss.