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bereft
adjective
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How to pronounce bereft:

Definition of bereft:

bereft (adjective):
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love.
deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something

Synonyms for bereft:

distressedsadcryingsorrowingmournfulmourningweepingdevoidupsetlacking
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Antonyms for bereft:

densethrongedovercrowdedstuffedplenteousbrimmingcrammedabundantfatcongested
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