What does bereavement mean?
Bereavement means The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death..
Bereavement
/bɪˈriːvmənt/ · noun
Meaning
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death..
Example Sentences
1864 November 21, Abraham Lincoln (signed) or John Hay, letter to Mrs. Bixby in Boston I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost
Synonyms for bereavement
Antonyms for bereavement
Related Words
Word Forms
- bereavements
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bereavement?
Common synonyms include mourning.
What is the opposite of bereavement?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bereavement in a sentence?
1864 November 21, Abraham Lincoln (signed) or John Hay, letter to Mrs. Bixby in Boston I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost
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