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bereavement

/bɪˈriːv.mənt/

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noun

/bɪˈriːv.mənt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние глубокой печали и скорби, переживаемое после смерти или ухода близкого человека.

A noun referring to the state of deep sorrow and grief experienced after the death or departure of a loved one.

uncountable

  1. State of griefB2formal

    The condition of deep sorrow and mourning experienced after the death of a loved one.

    ruСостояние скорби

    • She took a leave of absence from work due to a recent bereavement.
    • The community offered support to the family in their time of bereavement.
    • Bereavement can be a long and difficult process.

    Synonymsanguishgrieflamentationmourningsadnesssorrowwoe

    Antonymscheerfulnesselationhappinessjoy

Forms
  • bereavements plural form
  • bereavements' possessive plural form
  • bereavement's possessive singular form