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

Regardless, Lowen starts working while bonding with Verity’s grieving husband, Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and their son, Crew. — Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

The man responsible for Ayad’s accident is revealed to be a grieving father, collaterally damaged by the war in Afghanistan. — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Asbille plays a grieving woman injected with a paralytic drug who must then run, hide and fight her would-be killer before her body shuts down. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

This is Erika Kirk’s life now—traveling across the country as her husband’s proxy at Turning Point, speaking at events that double as memorials, where supporters come to grieve with her. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing grieve

• grieve (for)