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Definition of griever

griever

/ˈɡriː.vɚ/
griev · er
Plural:grievers
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• noun

1

A person who feels or expresses deep sorrow, especially following a bereavement or significant loss.

Example

"The support group provided a quiet space where every griever could share memories without feeling rushed to move on."

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• Rhymes for griever

• Nearby Words

griefing
grievance
grieve
griever
grievous
grievously
griffin

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb grieve and the agentive suffix -er, ultimately tracing back via Old French grever to Latin gravare ('to burden or weigh down').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Griever. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/griever
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