grieving
ˈɡriː.vɪŋ
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Definition of grieving - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

emotional statefeeling deep sorrow due to loss
  • The grieving family gathered to remember their loved one.
bereaved mourning sorrowful

Noun

emotionprocess of feeling or showing deep sadness after loss
  • Grieving is a natural response to losing a loved one.
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steps to cope with loss
Therapists can help guide you through the grieving process.

Origin of grieving

Old English, grēotan (to weep)

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learning from failure
take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it
grieving
showing sadness for someone's death
sympathy
card sent to comfort someone grieving
grieving
expressed sadness over a loss
empathy
sympathy and support offered to someone grieving
grief
individual grieving over a loss

Examples of grieving in a sentence

  • Grieving parents sought comfort in each other.
  • Her grieving came in waves, especially on holidays.
  • The counselor explained that grieving can last longer than friends expect.

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  1. French:endeuillé, deuil, ...
  2. German:trauernd, Trauer, ...
  3. Italian:in lutto, lutto, ...
  4. Spanish:afligido, duelo, ...
  5. Portuguese:enlutado, luto, ...
  6. Chinese:悲伤的, 哀伤过程, ...
  7. Japanese:悲しみに暮れる, 悲嘆, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفجوع, حِداد, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָבֵל, אֵבֶל, ...
  10. Russian:скорбящий, переживание горя, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скорботний, горювання, ...
  12. Hindi:शोकाकुल, शोक, ...
grieve
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Definition of grieve - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
personal mourningintr.feel deep sorrow or distressintr.
  • She began to grieve after the news.
lament mourn
2.
bringing sadnesstr.cause someone to feel sorrowtr.
  • The decision grieved the entire community.
distress sadden
3.
legalintr.RareUSfile a formal complaintintr.RareUS
  • He decided to grieve the unfair policy.
complain object protest

Noun

1.
scottish managerDatedUKmanager or steward in ScotlandDatedUK
  • The grieve was responsible for the estate's operations.
foreman overseer supervisor
2.
farm managerRareUKperson managing farmsRareUK
  • The grieve ensured the crops were harvested on time.
overseer steward
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feel deep sadness and pain because of a loss or bad event
She continues to grieve over her grandmother's death.

Origin of grieve

Old French, grever (to burden)

Examples of grieve in a sentence

  • They grieve for their beloved pet.
  • The news grieved her deeply.
  • His words grieved his friends.
  • The union plans to grieve the new regulations.
  • Employees can grieve any workplace discrimination.
  • The grieve managed the farmhands efficiently.

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  1. French:être en deuil, gérant, ...
  2. German:trauern, Verwalter, ...
  3. Italian:soffrire, fattore, ...
  4. Spanish:lamentarse, mayordomo, ...
  5. Portuguese:lamentar, capataz, ...
  6. Chinese:哀悼, 管家, ...
  7. Japanese:悲しむ, 管理者, ...
  8. Arabic:حَزِنَ, مُشْرِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְאַבֵּל, מְנַהֵל אֲחוּזָה סְקוֹטִי, ...
  10. Russian:горевать, управляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сумувати, керуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:शोक मनाना, प्रबंधक, ...

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