Grief1. (a.) Sorrow; mental suffering arising from any cause, as misfortune, loss of friends, misconduct of one's self or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness.
2. (a.) Cause of sorrow or pain; that which afflicts or distresses; trial; grievance.
3. (a.) Physical pain, or a cause of it; malady.
Thesaurus Entries
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