Definition of Bereavement

1. Noun. State of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one.

Exact synonyms: Mourning
Generic synonyms: Sadness, Sorrow, Sorrowfulness
Derivative terms: Bereave, Mourn

Definition of Bereavement

1. n. The state of being bereaved; deprivation; esp., the loss of a relative by death.

Definition of Bereavement

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bereavement

1. Refers to the whole process of grieving and mourning and is associated with a deep sense of loss and sadness. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bereavement

berceau
berceaux
berceuse
berceuses
Bercy
Bercy butter
berdache
berdaches
berdash
berdashes
bere
bere
bereave
bereaved
bereavement (current term)
bereavement (current term)
bereavements
bereaven
bereaver
bereavers
bereaves
bereaving
bereft
bereft of(p)
beres
beret
berets
beretta
berettas
berg

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