: suffering the death of a loved one
bereaved families of the victims
plural bereaved
: someone who is suffering the death of a loved one : one who is bereaved
comfort the bereaved
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Adjective
the bereaved parents of the victims
the grief of the bereaved parents seemed to be without limit
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George Petras, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2024
Her besties try to cheer up their bereaved friend by gifting her a red scarf.
—Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2022
The bereaved had reached out to Jones, who plans to help them find an attorney to settle the issue.
—Shelia Poole, ajc, 19 Nov. 2021
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Adjective
Trump visited Section 60 with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican who is running for reelection in 2024, and bereaved family members who wanted Trump there, the Washington Post reported.
—George Petras, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2024
Her besties try to cheer up their bereaved friend by gifting her a red scarf.
—Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
The bereaved can heal, suicide prevention experts say, but their pain is often underestimated.
—Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2022
The bereaved had reached out to Jones, who plans to help them find an attorney to settle the issue.
—Shelia Poole, ajc, 19 Nov. 2021
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“Bereaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bereaved. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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bereaved
1 of 2 adjective
be·reaved
bi-ˈrēvd 
: suffering the death of a loved one
bereaved family members
bereaved
2 of 2 noun
plural bereaved
: a person who is bereaved
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