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(griev-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. feeling deep sadness due to loss.

Example Sentence

He is grieving over the passing of his pet.

More Example Sentences

She was grieving after losing her pet.

Synonyms

mourning; lamenting; sorrowing

Antonyms

celebrating; rejoicing; being happy

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Rhymes

  • geving
  • grieving
  • heaving
  • leaving
  • thieving
  • weaving

  • achieving
  • believing
  • conceiving
  • deceiving
  • perceiving
  • receiving
  • relieving
  • retrieving

  • disbelieving
  • interleaving
  • interweaving
  • self-deceiving
  • unbelieving
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