
Grieve
Deep sadness
Use 'grieve' to express profound emotional pain, stronger than just being sad.

She grieved deeply after her dog passed away.
Timeframe
'Grieve' doesn't have a time limit; it can be a process lasting a long time.

Years later, he still grieves over the loss of his friend.
Loss related
Use 'grieve' specifically in the context of dealing with a loss, usually death.

Many people gathered to grieve the loss of the community leader.
Compare with
DistressLamentMournRegretSobSorrowWailWeep
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