C1nounformalemotionsrelationships
US/bɪˈriːv.mənt/
UK/bɪˈriːv.mənt/
the death of a close relative or friend, or the sadness you feel after it
In context
She has struggled to sleep since her bereavement last spring.
Bereavement can affect your sleep, appetite and concentration.
The charity offers free support to families coping with bereavement.
Words that go with bereavement
noun + noun
- bereavement leaveMost companies offer three days of bereavement leave.
- bereavement counselingThe hospice provides bereavement counseling for relatives.
- bereavement supportSome schools now offer bereavement support to pupils.
adjective + noun
- recent bereavementBecause of a recent bereavement, he asked to delay the exam.
verb + noun
- suffer a bereavementAnyone who has suffered a bereavement knows how lonely it can feel.