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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
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
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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)