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bereave Synonyms

Another word for bereave

Choosing another word for bereave depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To deprive of a close relation or friend through their death (usually used in the passive voice).

Usage Example

"The sudden accident bereaved the community of one of its most dedicated teachers."

Strong
deprive
rob

• verb (Context 2)

To divest or strip someone of an abstract quality, hope, or possession.

Usage Example

"The prolonged drought bereaved the farmers of their livelihood and optimism."

Strongest
deprive
Strong
strip
divest
dispossess
rob

Opposites of bereave

The opposite of bereave shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

endow
provide
restore
blessed
See all opposites of bereave

• Nearby Words

bequest
berate
berber
bereave
bereaved
bereavement
bereft

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bereave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bereave
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