noun · Medium SAT word

    Bereavement

    the experience of loss and grief

    Bereavement in a sentence

    She found support from friends during her bereavement after losing him.

    Synonyms for bereavement

    • loss
    • grief
    • mourning

    Antonyms for bereavement

    • joy
    • celebration
    • happiness

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    Vocabulary like bereavement appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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