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GRIEF

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Grief.

How to pronounce grief:

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Grief - as a noun

Intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brokenheartednessheartacheheartbreak
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sorrow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that causes great unhappiness

Example: "Her death was a great grief to john"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sorrow

Grief - as a verb

To deliberately harass and annoy or cause grief to other players of a game in order to interfere with their enjoyment of it; especially, to do this as one’s primary activity in the game.

Example Sentences

"She cried for days in grief after her pet cat passed away."
"The whole community shared in the grief of losing their beloved mayor."
"He tried to hide his grief over the breakup by putting on a brave face."
"The funeral was a somber occasion filled with grief and sorrow."
"Her grief was overwhelming when she received the news of her father's death."
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Word Game Points

Is GRIEF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grief is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRIEF has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GRIEF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grief is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRIEF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GRIEF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grief is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRIEF has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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