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BEREAVED

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Bereaved.

Bereaved - as a noun

A person who has suffered the death of someone they loved

Example: "The bereaved do not always need to be taken care of"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bereaved person

Bereaved - as an adjective satellite

Sorrowful through loss or deprivation

Example: "Bereft of hope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bereft11grief-strickengrieving13mourning11sorrowing13

Bereaved - as a verb

To deprive by or as if by violence; to rob; to strip; to benim.

To take away by destroying, impairing, or spoiling; take away by violence.

To deprive of power; prevent.

To take away someone or something that is important or close; deprive.

Example: "Death bereaved him of his wife."

To destroy life; cut off.

Bereaved - as an adjective

Having suffered the death of a loved one

Example: "Bereaved relatives"

Example Sentences

"The bereaved gathered at the funeral to mourn their loved ones."
"Support groups are available for the bereaved to help them cope with their loss."
"The bereaved often feel a deep sense of emptiness after the death of a family member."
"She provided comfort and solace to the bereaved during their time of grief."
"The bereaved family received condolences from friends and relatives."
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Word Game Points

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

BEREAVED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is BEREAVED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bereaved is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEREAVED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BEREAVED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bereaved is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEREAVED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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