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as in grieving
suffering the death of a loved one the grief of the bereaved parents seemed to be without limit

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verb

variants or bereft
past tense of bereave
as in deprived
to take something away from news of a death in the family bereaved them of the unmitigated joy that normally prevails at a wedding

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Her besties try to cheer up their bereaved friend by gifting her a red scarf. Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024 This essay was produced in partnership with Evermore, a national nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to making the world a more livable place for all bereaved people. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 When World War II ended and the horrors of the Holocaust began to emerge, the focus was on the human cost, and seeking justice, retribution and answers for the survivors and bereaved families. Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024 To a bereaved mom, that just means everything to me. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bereaved 

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“Bereaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereaved. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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