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GRIEVE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word grieve. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word grieve. (close relations)
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sorrow
nounn
noun

• an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• something that causes great unhappiness

• the state of being sad

verb

• feel grief

ache
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

verb

• feel physical pain

• have a desire for something or someone who is not present

• be the source of pain

agonize
verbv
verb

• cause to agonize

• suffer agony or anguish

bemoan
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

bewail
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

distress
nounn
noun

• psychological suffering

• a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

• extreme physical pain

• the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

verb

• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

• cause mental pain to

lament
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

• a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

verb

• express grief verbally

• regret strongly

mourn
verbv
verb

• feel sadness

• observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one

suffer
verbv
verb

• undergo or be subjected to

• undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

• experience (emotional) pain

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• get worse in quality

• be in pain

• feel physical pain

• feel unwell or uncomfortable

• be given to

• undergo or suffer

• be set at a disadvantage

weep
verbv
verb

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

aggrieve
verbv
verb

• infringe on the rights of

• cause to feel sorrow

Best Hypernyms For GRIEVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grieve, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
ache afflict bemoan bewail lament mourn rue sorrow suffer weep

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