Bereavement(noun)
The state of being deprived of a loved one through death.
Hindi meaning:शोक
Synonyms: Grief, Mourning, Sorrow, Loss
Antonyms: Joy, Happiness, Celebration, Delight
Example: The family received support from friends during their bereavement.
Trick to remember: When you are “bereaved,” you feel heavy “grief” after someone leaves forever—bereavement = loss by death.
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