bereavement (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɪˈriːvmənt/

Definition

The state or condition of having lost a loved one by death.

Examples

• The company offers paid leave for employees experiencing bereavement.

• He is still struggling with the bereavement of his parents.

• The support group helps people cope with their grief and bereavement.

How to Use bereavement

bereavement leave (collocation)

Time off work granted to an employee following the death of a close relative. — "She took bereavement leave after her grandmother passed away."

bereavement counseling (collocation)

Professional support provided to individuals dealing with the emotional and psychological effects of loss. — "He sought bereavement counseling to help him process his grief."

Synonyms of bereavement

Words with a similar meaning to bereavement:

• grief
• sorrow
• mourning
• loss

Antonyms of bereavement

Words with the opposite meaning to bereavement:

• arrival
• birth

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