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grief
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Definition of grief:

grief (noun):
deep or intense sorrow
deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death).

Synonyms for grief:

heartachepainsorrowdespairguiltsufferingremorsewoedistressheartbreak
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