word
Bereaved
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/bɜːrˈiːvd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bereaved
Dictionary meaning
Sorrowful through loss or deprivation.
Examples
- The bereaved do not always need to be taken care of.
Synonyms: bereft, grief-stricken, grieving, mourning, sorrowing
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