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mourning

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

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verb

To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

Examples :

"The entire class was mourning the loss of their beloved teacher. "

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verb

To utter in a sorrowful manner.

Examples :

"The student mourned the loss of his favorite book, whispering its title sadly. "

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verb

To wear mourning.

Examples :

"After her grandmother's death, Sarah mourned by wearing a black dress for the funeral. "

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noun

The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.

Examples :

"The whole town was in mourning after the devastating flood. "

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noun

Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.

Examples :

"After her grandmother's death, Maria's family expressed their mourning through quiet reflection and shared memories. "

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noun

The traditional clothes worn by those who mourn (in Western societies, typically coloured black).

Examples :

"At the funeral, everyone wore mourning, dark clothes to show their respect. "

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Drapes or coverings associated with mourning.

Examples :

"The family hung black mourning at the window after their grandmother's death. "

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