Word of the Day: Mourn
To mourn is to feel sadness or express sorrow when someone has died.
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mourned
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- Mabel is mourning the loss of her husband.
- Lester is mourning the passing of his mother.
- The town mourned the deaths of two teenagers who fell into the lake and drowned.
- The children mourned the loss of their parents.
- As the family continues to mourn the death of their dog, Muffin, they’ve begun to think about getting another dog.
A person who is in mourning experiences a time of grief.
- In many countries, a woman who is in mourning wears black clothing for a specific period of time.
- With the passing of Margaret Thatcher, Great Britain is in mourning.
- Neighbors and friends bring food to a family in mourning.
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