Synonyms of grieve

grieve

verb

ˈgrēv 

as in to mourn

to feel deep sadness or mental pain

we all grieved over the lost cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mourn
• ache
• sorrow
• sigh
• anguish
• suffer
• cry
• agonize
• weep
• hurt
• sob
• bleed
• long (for)
• tear one's hair
• eat one's heart out
• torment
• pine (away)
• groan
• bewail
• lament
• moan
• regret
• bemoan
• torture
• smart
• rue
• languish
• deplore
• bawl
• howl
• blubber
• wail
• rack
• keen
• take on
• yammer
• yowl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• joy
• rejoice
• glory
• laugh
• triumph
• beam
• cheer
• delight
• assure
• sympathize
• comfort
• exult
• reassure
• soothe
• ravish
• crow
• console
• commiserate
• solace

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grieve

Her grieving brother, Bobby Gifford, couldn't stand that her body was left out in the elements somewhere, never to be found again. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 July 2026

The former Supreme Leader’s funeral took place over the course of six days, with millions of mourners gathering to grieve their leader’s death. — Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Just scoop another piece of soft cheese, shout one of Hall’s zingers back at the screen, and enjoy the grieving process. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 July 2026

We are further grieved by continuing violence and instability in the Middle East, including the recent conflict involving Iran and its widening humanitarian consequences. — Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing grieve

• grieve (for)