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bereavement

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. bereavement
2. separation by death

This noun refers to being separated from a loved one by death. It describes the experience of losing a close person, such as a family member or spouse, through death rather than by other means like divorce or separation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At dinner, my younger brother quietly said, "Loss really does come out of nowhere."

Sentence 2

Don't you think it's incredible when someone can say "losing someone isn't the end"?

Sentence 3

The attending physician said, "Loss of appetite after bereavement is quite common."

Sentence 4

Honestly, can you really trust someone who says you "get used to" losing someone?

Sentence 5

It's kind of ironic that I'm now the one talking about loss!