grieve
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There is 1 syllable in the word grieve.Divide grieve into syllables:
grieve
How to pronounce grieve:
Definition of grieve:
- grieve (verb):
- to cause to suffer distress
- to feel or cause to feel great sorrow or distress
Synonyms for grieve:
ache
agonize
anguish
bleed
cry
hurt
lament
mourn
sigh
sob
sorrow
suffer
wail
weep
Antonyms for grieve:
applaud
approve
be glad
be happy
be joyous
celebrate
compliment
crow
delight
exalt
exult
exult in
gloat
glory in
joy
laud
laugh
make merry
please
praise
refuse
rejoice
rejoice in
relieve
revel
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