Anagrams of: BEREAVEMENT

• a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

• any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers

• any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g., coyote

• deprive through death

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

• a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)

• promote somebody by brevet, in the military

• weaken mentally or morally

• disturb the composure of

• possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

• a North American Indian warrior

• people who are brave

• invulnerable to fear or intimidation

• brightly colored and showy

• face and withstand with courage

• a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

• a person who has served in the armed forces

• an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

• rendered competent through trial and experience