Griever: meaning, definitions and examples

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griever

 

[ หˆษกriหvษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in mourning

A griever is a person who is grieving the loss of someone or something. It is someone who is experiencing deep sorrow, sadness, and pain due to a significant loss.

Synonyms

bereaved, mourner, mournful

Examples of usage

  • The griever couldn't stop crying at the funeral.
  • She was a dedicated griever, mourning the loss of her beloved pet.
  • The griever found solace in sharing memories of the deceased.
  • The support group provided a safe space for grievers to express their emotions.
  • Being a griever is a natural part of the grieving process.
Context #2 | Verb

expressing sorrow

To grieve is to feel intense sorrow or sadness, especially due to a loss. It involves mourning, lamenting, and experiencing emotional pain.

Synonyms

lament, mourn, suffer

Examples of usage

  • She grieves the passing of her best friend.
  • The family is still grieving the loss of their home in the fire.
  • He grieved over the end of his relationship for months.
  • The nation grieves the loss of a beloved leader.
  • Grieving is a necessary process to heal from loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "griever" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เค•เค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trauernder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orang yang berduka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะน, ั…ั‚ะพ ััƒะผัƒั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผaล‚obnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใ‚€ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท endeuillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ doliente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yas tutan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํผํ•˜๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ truchlรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒไผค่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalujoฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syrgjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹ั€า“ะฐะฝ ะฐะดะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matษ™m keรงirษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ doliente

Word origin

The word 'griever' originated from the Middle English word 'grievous' meaning 'causing grief or sorrow'. Over time, it evolved to specifically refer to a person who is experiencing intense sorrow or mourning. The concept of grieving has been a fundamental part of human experience throughout history, with rituals and traditions developed to help individuals cope with loss.

See also: grieving, grievous.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,105, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.