Bereave

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of bereave

strip
deprive
rob
deprive of
dispossess

Antonyms of bereave

comfort
console
replenish
endow
enrich

Collocations of bereave

bereave someone of
Frequency: 70 %

The accident bereaved her of her husband.

bereave a family of
Frequency: 45 %

The war bereaved the family of their only son.

bereave parents of
Frequency: 30 %

The tragic incident bereaved the parents of their child.

bereave someone's life of
Frequency: 25 %

The illness bereaved him of a normal life.

bereave a community of
Frequency: 15 %

The natural disaster bereaved the community of its resources.

Idiomatic Expressions for bereave

  • Phrase: bereaved family
    Meaning: a family that has experienced the loss of a loved one
    Usage: The bereaved family received condolences from friends and neighbors.