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SORROW

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Sorrow.

How to pronounce sorrow:

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Sorrow - as a noun

An emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

Example: "He tried to express his sorrow at her loss"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sadness8unhappiness18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
joy13

Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Example: "He drank to drown his sorrows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regret7rue3ruefulness13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sadness8unhappiness18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that causes great unhappiness

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grief9

The state of being sad

Example: "She tired of his perpetual sadness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sadness8sorrowfulness19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unhappiness18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sorrow - as a verb

Feel grief

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grieve10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
suffer12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He couldn't hide his sorrow after hearing the tragic news."
"The loss of her pet brought great sorrow to her heart."
"The painting captured the sorrow in the old man's eyes."
"They expressed their condolences and shared in the family's sorrow."
"She drowned her sorrows in a bottle of whiskey."
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Word Game Points

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

SORROW has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SORROW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sorrow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SORROW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SORROW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sorrow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SORROW has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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